“This is near the main stem of the Anacostia River, an area known for flooding, but I’ve never seen Route 50 this much submerged and with this many vehicles stalled out,” Dildine said.Ĭrews launched an inflatable boat to rescue the driver, who had been using a cup to scoop water from her lap as she waited for rescuers. metro area-remains flooded and completely impassable east of Kenilworth Avenue hours after the heaviest rains with water rescues ongoing #dcwx #dctraff /ssEAnvKOEL Route 50-one of the busiest roads in the D.C. area remained completely submerged under feet of water and impassable.Ī number of cars appeared to be caught in the water, according to WTOP’s Dave Dildine, who was at the scene. In Prince George’s County, crews rescued at least one stranded driver on Route 50 in Cheverly near the D.C.-Maryland line shortly after 4 p.m.
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Flooding traps cars, drivers delays rails Motorists are urged to avoid the area and plan alternate routes,” the release said. “The road will remain closed until waters of the Northwest Branch Creek recede to allow for cleanup and further inspection. 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) is still closed due to flooding, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced Thursday night. Here’s what you need to know.īoth directions of U.S. And in Montgomery County, a stretch of Colesville Road remains closed overnight. area led to dramatic rescues of several dozen stranded drivers from submerged roadways. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.ĭrenching downpours Thursday in the D.C.
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