SPRINGFIELD — A crash on the inner loop of the Capital Beltway on Thursday afternoon has prompted delays for drivers and transit bus riders.
A tractor-trailer carrying a load of insulation plowed into another vehicle causing it to catch fire at 1:38 p.m. at milepost 172.
An investigation is ongoing, according to Virginia State Police. All lanes of the Beltway in the area were reported closed at about 3 p.m. The Virginia Department of Transportation urges drivers to find alternate routes.
Here’s how the crash is affecting transit service.
From OmniRide:
Effective immediately, OmniRide Express buses are operating on the Emergency Service Plan (ESP). Due to a fiery truck crash that has completely shut down the beltway, OmniRide buses are unable to travel north for pick up service. Fares are FREE on all OmniRide Express buses.
There is no service from Washington, D.C., the Pentagon, Crystal City, Rosslyn/Ballston or Mark Center, and no local routing in Tysons Corner.
OmniRide Express buses that travel in the I-95 corridor will transport passengers from the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station only. Passengers will find OmniRide Express buses to the left of the station exit, past the Greyhound Station.
OmniRide Express buses that travel in the I-66 corridor will transport passengers from the Tysons Corner Metrorail Station only. Passengers will find OmniRide Express buses by exiting the Metro station, turning right and going uphill to the OmniRide bus stop sign.
Departing from the Tysons Corner Metro Station:
- Gainesville passengers should board a Linton Hall Metro Express bus.
- Manassas passengers should board a Manassas Metro Express bus.
- Haymarket passengers should board a Linton Hall Metro Express bus and transfer at the
- Cushing Road Commuter Lot to a waiting shuttle
Metro Express buses will operate regular service to and from the Metrorail stations and local buses are operating on regular schedules.
The crash comes two weeks after another crash involving a tractor-trailer closed a portion of the Capital Beltway. A Woodbridge man is charged in that crash.
