DC Police Traffic

Providing timely traffic information to the Nation’s Capital.

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FINAL: MPD Cranes #4 & #7 righted the damaged vehicle & relocated the remaining vehicles to a nearby safety zone
🚗Normal travel has resumed at Ridge Rd & Minnesota Ave SE

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Attn: An overturned vehicle with an entrapment at Ridge Rd & Minnesota Ave SE
🚗if possible seek an alternate route or follow the directions provided by MPD
*DCFEMS is en route*

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Update:
The crash activity ⛔️ the intersection at Ridge Rd & Minnesota Ave from Ames St to A St SE (NTN & S)
*DCFEMS is on the scene*

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

Slow Down or Move Over and help prevent roadside fatalities! 🚔🚒👷‍♂️

*Move Over laws vary. Check your state's specific laws.

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FINAL: MPD on scene crash investigation has wrapped up and normal travel has resumed on Benning Rd near East Capitol St

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Attn: Crash involving multiple vehicles ⛔️ All Lanes on 5000 Blk of Benning Rd NE from 45th St to East Capitol St (NTE)
🚗Seek an alternate route or follow the directions provided by MPD -- Closures are subject to change
MPD Cranes #4 & #5 en route to assist

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FINAL: MPD Crane #5 reporting all travel lanes are now available on EB DC-695 before Exit #1C

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Attn: Crash involving 3 vehicles ⛔️ All Lanes on EB DC-695 before Exit #1C
🚗Seek an alternate route or follow the directions provided by MPD -- Lane Closures are subject to change
DCFEMS is on scene -- DDOT ROP en route to assist

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Attn: Police Investigation ⛔️ 1500 thru 1600 Blocks of 28th St SE from Pennsylvania Ave to R St SE (NTN & S)
🚗Please seek an alternate route or follow the directions provided by MPD -- Closures are subject to change

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FINAL: The damaged vehicles have been cleared from the road & all lanes have reopened on OB New York Ave NE

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Attn: Crash involving 3 vehicles ⛔️ Lanes #1 & #2 on OB New York Ave after South Dakota Ave NE
🚗Stay Alert and follow the directions provided by MPD -- Lane Closures are subject to change
DCFEMS & MPD Crane #5 are on scene

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Update: USCP reports the small fire near the United States Capitol Visitor Center was extinguished by DCFEMS
🚗All related road closures have been lifted

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FYI: Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Armed Forces Cycling Classic will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration:
https://t.co/scTjo7zPu1

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Attn: The following Road Closures are in place due to the Police Investigation in the 6300 Block of 5th St NW
⛔️5th St from Rittenhouse St to Van Buren St NW (NTN & S)
🚗Seek an alternate route or following the directions provided by MPD -- Closures ae subject to change

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

There have been 5 devastating hot car deaths before summer has even officially begun. 🚘💔

Parents — it takes less than a minute to build a life-saving routine:
🧸 Keep a stuffed animal in the front seat as a visual reminder
🎒 Leave an important item in the back seat so you have to check
🔑 Keep your car locked at home so kids can’t crawl inside and get trapped

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FINAL: MPD Crane #5 reports the crash activity has wrapped up and all travel lanes are now available.

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Attn: Crash Activity ⛔️ Lanes #1 & #2 on Nb DC-295 before Pennsylvania Ave SE
🚗Traffic getting by in Lane #3
Stay Alert -- MPD, DCFEMS, & MPD Crane #5 are on scene -- DDOT ROP is en route to assist

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ICYMI: From Thursday, June 4, 2026, through Saturday, June 6, 2026, the National Archives 250th Celebration will take place in the District of Columbia. View the link for details, parking restrictions and street closures:
https://t.co/IZy7lmZf3x

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Update: Crash Activity -- Rock Creek & Potomac Pkwy NW
🚗Rock Creek & Potomac Pkwy NW is ⛔️from P St to Waterside Dr NW
🚗 NB Rock Creek & Potomac Pkwy is being diverted to P St NW
🚗SB Waterside Drive is ⛔️at Massachusetts Ave NW towards Rock Creek & Potomac Pkwy NW

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Attn: Due to the Crash Activity -- Rock Creek & Potomac Pkwy NW is ⛔️from P St to Q St NW (NTN & S)
🚗Seek an alternate route or follow the directions provided by USPP, USSS, & MPD - Closures are subject to change
*DCFEMS is on scene*