I-495 South Traffic in Washington DC

As of 10:00 pm EDT, I-495 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 65 mph across 9 sensors.

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Incidents on I-495 South right now

• Disabled vehicle: I-495 SB at Ramp from Chain Bridge Rd, Dolley Madison Blvd, Rte 123; Rte 123 Rmp 23A

Is I-495 South moving right now?

Yes. No stretch of I-495 South in Washington DC is under 40 mph right now (as of 10:00 pm EDT).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

• 6:40 pm: Disabled In Roadway, I-495 OUTER LOOP PAST EXIT 28B MD 650 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE (OL) (MM 29.0)
• 2:50 pm: Property Damage, I-495 INNER LOOP PAST EXIT 29 MD 193 UNIVERSITY BLVD (IL) (MM 29.5)
• 9:20 am: Disabled In Roadway, I-495 OUTER LOOP PAST EXIT 28B MD 650 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE (OL) (MM 29.0)
• 6:25 am: Debris In Roadway, I-495 INNER LOOP PAST BRADLEY BLVD (MM 39.0)
• 5:50 am: Property Damage, I-495 INNER LOOP PAST EXIT 39A MD 190 RIVER RD (IL)

Best time to drive I-495 South

We are still building the history for this freeway. Check back in a couple of weeks for the best and worst times to drive.

Questions

Is I-495 South busy right now?

As of 10:00 pm EDT, I-495 South in the Washington, DC area is averaging 65 mph across 9 sensors.

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Other freeways in Washington DC

VA-28 North · VA-28 South · US-50 East · I-95 North · I-95 South · MD-295 North · MD-295 South · I-395 North · I-395 South · I-495 Inner Loop · I-495 North · I-495 Outer Loop