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Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the nation’s capital attracts motorsports fans

FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX

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Metro and IndyCar team up for a busy weekend of Freedom 250 Grand Prix events

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Washington, DC

An inside look at final preparations for Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC

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‘Worse than cherry blossoms’: Drivers react to Freedom 250 Grand Prix road closures

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School bus emergency? Fairfax County students have a plan to handle it

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Disabled Vehicle
Baltimore-Washington Pkwy southbound near MD-32 , single lane gets by by the disabled vehicle.
08/23/2026 at 02:07pm
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Reported Crash
MD-5/Branch Ave northbound at Curtis Dr , expect delays by the reported crash.
08/23/2026 at 01:45pm
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Crash
MD-5/Branch Ave southbound at Surratts Rd , expect delays by the crash.
08/23/2026 at 01:24pm
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Reported Crash
I-495/Capital Beltway Outer Loop near Baltimore-Washington Pkwy (#22) , proceed with caution by the reported crash.
08/23/2026 at 01:57pm
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Bridge Traffic Pattern
I-495/Capital Beltway Inner Loop between VA-193/Georgetown Pike (#44) and the American Legion Bridge , all lanes open but delays remain by the bridge traffic pattern.
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