Crashes On DC-295, I-95 Northbound, VA-7: AM Traffic In DC, NoVA

NORTHERN VIRGINIA — Good morning, Northern Virginia and DC Patch readers! Before you head out the door, check out Patch's traffic report — which covers Northern Virginia and DC.

Here are the latest traffic updates that will impact your morning commute on Monday, Aug. 29.

Use the Waze map to zoom in on your commute for real-time traffic updates. Scroll down past the map for major incidents and closures in your area.

On the Roads

Around 7:21 a.m., the left side of northbound I-95 near Franconia Road was blocked by a crash.

At 7:19 a.m., the left lane of southbound D.C. 295 near Benning Road NE was blocked by a disabled truck.

Throughout the morning, MacArthur Boulevard was shut down in both directions from Maryland Avenue to Sangamore Road due to downed wires and a fallen tree.

At 6:57 a.m., a crash slowed traffic on eastbound VA-7 near Baron Cameron Avenue. Drivers should proceed with caution in the area.

Throughout the morning, a work zone closed both directions of East Capitol Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Street.

Throughout the morning, a work zone blocked lanes of westbound I-66 between Fairfax County Parkway and US-29. The right lane gets by the work zone.

A long term work zone blocks the ramp of I-66 eastbound to westbound US-50.

On the Rails

On the Orange Line, the Minnesota Ave, Deanwood, Cheverly, Landover and New Carrollton remain closed through Labor Day due to a summer platform improvement project. Local and express shuttles are available at Stadium-Armory.

Weather

It will be hot, humid, and sunny throughout the day on Monday with high temperatures in the low 90s. The heat index will approach 97 degrees.

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