Crime & Safety
Route 1 Reopens After Crash Near Elkridge: Police
The Howard County Police Department said a crash has cleared after it caused the closure of Washington Boulevard near Elkridge.
HOWARD COUNTY, MD — About two hours after officials said a crash was reported near Elkridge, it has cleared. The incident Thursday afternoon resulted in a temporary shutdown of Washington Boulevard, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation's Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART).
State transportation officials reported two vehicles crashed, closing Washington Boulevard/Route 1 in the area of Montevideo Road, after 12:45 p.m.
Drivers planning to take Washington Boulevard/US 1 in the area between Montevideo Road and MD 175 were advised to opt for an alternate route.
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The Howard County Police Department said that all lanes had reopened on Washington Boulevardas of 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7.
See the latest lane closure information from state transportation officials.
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