Vehicle Fire Snarled I-695, I-83 Traffic Monday: Officials

Towson MD

18 April, 2022

7:50 AM

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BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A vehicle fire on Interstate 695 jammed traffic on the Baltimore Beltway and I-83 Monday morning, according to officials. The fire broke out on the inner loop of I-695 at the exit for the southbound Jones Falls Expressway after 7:30 a.m., authorities said. Two right lanes were closed as well as the right shoulder on the inner loop, according to authorities. Backups extended to Greenspring Avenue as of 7:50 a.m. Shortly after 8 a.m., transportation officials said the incident had cleared. Traffic was flowing on I-83; however, congestion on I-695 continued. Pictured is I-695 at Greenspring Avenue around 9 a.m. CHART.See the latest lane closure information from state transportation officials. CHART.