Updated: Major Road Closures Due to Heavy Rains

Update, Sept. 8, 9:45 a.m.: The Prince Geroge's County office of the county executive recently updated the list of road closures, citing several state agencies' recent reports:

The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation reported the following County roads closed. This list does not include roadways where high water warning signs have been placed.

• Sunnyside Avenue @ Edmonston Road, Beltsville
• 6700 Glenn Dale Road, Glenn Dale
• Old Baltimore Avenue @ Edmonston Road, Beltsville
• Croom Station Road @ the bridges in from both directions, Upper Marlboro
• Governor Bridge Road, Bowie
• Brock Bridge Road, Laurel
• Contee Road @ Mayfair Drive, Laurel
• Van Dusen Road @ Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel
• South Springfield Road @ Accokeek Road, Clinton
• 11700 block of Brandywine Road, Brandywine.
• Floral Park Road @ Windbrook Drive, Clinton
• Judges Drive, Upper Marlboro
• Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro
• Brown Station Road @ Brooke Lane, Upper Marlboro

The State Highway Administration reported the following traffic updates for Prince George’s County:

• High Water, US-1 (Baltimore Avenue) at Ritz Way. US-1 remains closed in both directions
• High Water, US-301 Between MD-725 (Marlboro Pike) and MD-4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) US-301 remains closed in both directions.
• High Water, MD-4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) at Woodyard Rd. MD-4 remains closed in both directions.
• High Water, US-50 EB at I-495. Motorists are advised to use caution.
• High Water, MD-202 at White House Road MD-202 is closed in both directions.
• High Water: MD 717 North of MD 4, Upper Marlboro
• High Water: MD 382 at Croom Station Road, Upper Marlboro
• ALC Box Failure: MD 381 from Mattawoman Drive to Missouri Avenue, Brandywine
• Tree Down: US-301 NB at MD-214 (Central Avenue); all lanes open to traffic

MARC Service: Brunswick and Camden Line passengers: Flash flood warnings are in effect. Trains will operate at reduced speed prepared to stop. Expect possible delays ranging from 15 to 30 minutes en route to Washington. Be advised, The Laurel Station overflow parking lot at the American Legion is closed due to flooding conditions. Customers may want to consider Muirkirk Station as an alternative, with parking available.

Update, Sept. 8, 7:24 a.m.: The Prince George's County office of the county executive has updated the list of county road closures this morning. Those roads are as follow, and please note these do not include roads that already have high water warning signs:

• Sunnyside Avenue @ Edmonston Road, Beltsville
• 6700 Glenn Dale Road, Glenn Dale
• Old Baltimore Avenue @ Edmonston Road, Beltsville
• Croom Station Road @ the bridges in from both directions, Upper Marlboro
• Governor Bridge Road, Bowie
• Brock Bridge Road, Laurel
• Contee Road @ Mayfair Drive, Laurel
• Van Dusen Road @ Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel
• South Springfield Road @ Accokeek Road, Clinton
• 11700 block of Brandywine Road, Brandywine.
• Floral Park Road @ Windbrook Drive, Clinton
• Judges Drive, Upper Marlboro
• Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro

Currently, the State Highway Administration is reporting the following road closures for state roads:

• U.S. 301 north at MD 214 (Central Ave.), Bowie - North Lanes Closed High Water
• U.S. 1 south at Ritz Way, Laurel - South Lanes Closed High Water
• MD 717 north of MD 4, Upper Marlboro - All Lanes Closed High Water
• MD 4 at Woodyard Road, Upper Marlboro - All Lanes Closed High Water
• MD 382 at Croom Station Road, Upper Marlboro  – All Lanes Closed High Water
• MD 725 between U.S. 301 and MD 202, Upper Marlboro, MD – All Lanes Closed High Water
• U.S. 301 between MD 725 and MD 4, Upper Marlboro – All Lanes Closed High Water
• MD 381 from Mattawoman Drive to Missouri Avenue, Brandywine – ALC Box Culvert Failure
• MD 202 at White House Road, Largo  - All Lanes Closed High Water

Update Sept. 8, 12:28 a.m.: The office of the county executive updated the list of county road closures due to flooding.

As of 10:45 p.m., the closed roads were:

• Sunnyside Avenue @ Edmonston Road, Beltsville
• 6700 Glenn Dale Road, Glenn Dale
• Old Baltimore Avenue @ Edmonston Road, Beltsville
• Sweitzer Lane @ Van Dusen Road, Laurel
• Croom Station Road @ the bridges in from both directions, Upper Marlboro
• Governor Bridge Road, Bowie
• Brock Bridge Road, Laurel
• Contee Road @ Mayfair Drive, Laurel
• Van Dusen Road @ Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel
• Sweitzer Lane @ Van Dusen, Laurel
• South Springfield Road @ Accokeek Road, Clinton
• 11700 block of Brandywine Road, Brandywine.

As of 10:45 p.m., the State Highway Administration reported high water at:

• Water Street, Upper Marlboro
• Indian Head Highway (210) Service Road

Original Post, Sept. 7, 5:25 p.m.: Ten county roads are closed, rail service is delayed and accidents and high water are troubling state roads due to the recent rain from Tropical Depression Lee, according to a recent press release on Wednesday by the office of the Prince George’s County Executive, Rushern L. Baker, III, which cited closures and warnings from other state and county agencies:

The Maryland Transportation Authority announced that CSX and Amtrak are experiencing flash flood conditions which could affect afternoon MARC service.

The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation reported the following County roads closed. (This list does not include roadways where high water warning signs have been placed.)

• Governor Bridge Road
• Brock Bridge Road
• Contee Road @ Mayfair Drive
• Van Dusen Road @ Old Gunpowder Road
• *Rosaryville Road @ Woodyard Road
• *Sweitzer Lane  @ Van Dusen Road
• *Aragona Trail
• *Riverview Road
• *Fortside Drive
• *Fort Foote Road

*Crews will be checking the roads and may be able to re-open if the heavy rain subsides and the water recedes. 

The State Highway Administration reported the following accidents and high water areas.

• Injury Accident, I-95 Southbound at the I-495 Split, Prince George's Co: Overturned tractor trailer on the flyover ramp from I-95 Southbound to the Inner Loop to College Park/US-1.  One lane of two remains blocked as incident cleanup continues.  Delays begin before MD-212, approximately 5.5 miles. 

• Vehicle Accident, US-50 WB past US-301, Prince George’s Co.  All travel lanes are now open. Delays have dissipated.  Be advised, two right lanes remain closed for high water at this location.

• High Water, US-1 at Ritz Way, Prince George’s Co.  All lanes remain blocked in both directions.

• High Water, US-1 at Assateague Drive, Howard Co.  All lanes are blocked in both directions. 

• High Water, I-95/495 NB (Outer Loop) at US-50, Prince George’s Co.  High water still partially blocks the ramp from the Outer Loop to US-50 Eastbound.  Traffic remains slow to exit at this location.

• High Water, US-29 between MD-32 and MD-175, Howard Co. Stretches of US-29 are still blocked in this area, northbound near Old Columbia Road and southbound near MD-175.

• High Water, US-50/MD-201 DC-295 Interchange, Prince George’s Co. Reports of high water blocking lanes on both sides of US-50 between MD-201 and MD-202.  Westbound delays begin at MD-202.

• High Water, Water Street in Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County.  Both lanes are closed.

• High Water, MD Route 725 @ the bridge project, Prince George’s County.  Lanes are closed.

• High Water, Croom Road @ Frederick Douglas High School, Prince George’s County.  Lanes are closed.

Residents may call the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) automated customer service line at 301-499-8520 to report any roads that are flooded and/or impassable.