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[AlertDC] DDOT reports the vehicle crash has cleared and all westbound lanes on I-695 at 11th Street, SE, have reopened.

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October 10, 2026 - 12:20 AM

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[AlertDC] MPD reports the police activity has cleared, and the following road closures have reopened to traffic:
- Pennsylvania Avenue, SE between 7th and 8th Streets, SE
- 8th Street, SE, between C Street and E Streets, SE

Originally recorded at:

October 09, 2026 - 10:20 PM

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[AlertDC] DDOT reports all westbound lanes on I-695 at 11th Street, SE, are closed due to a vehicle crash. Please use alternate routes. Updates to follow.

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October 09, 2026 - 10:20 PM

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[AlertDC] MPD reports the following road closures due to police activity:
- Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, between 7th and 8th Streets, SE
- 8th Street, SE, between C Street and E Streets, SE
Please use alternate routes. Updates to follow.

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October 09, 2026 - 8:19 PM

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[AlertDC] DC Water will replace a defective valve on a 30-inch water main on the outbound side of the Key Bridge tonight, October 9. The work will take place between 10pm Friday night and 6am Saturday morning and will require lane closures that could impact traffic.

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane on the outbound side of the Key Bridge, the westbound lanes of the Whitehurst Freeway, and westbound M Street, between 32nd Street and the Whitehurst Freeway.

Traffic control measures will be in place to guide motorists safely through the area. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are urged to use caution and follow posted signs and directions from the traffic control personnel.

The valve replacement is part of an ongoing project to assess the condition of water mains in Georgetown. Another valve replacement on a 48-inch water main will be scheduled later this month.

WHEN AND WHAT TO EXPECT:
Date: Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Time: During overnight off-peak hours 10pm - 6am
Location: Outbound Key Bridge at M Street NW in Georgetown

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
M Street NW – Westbound traffic reduced to one lane between 32nd Street and the Whitehurst Freeway
Key Bridge – Traffic outbound towards Virginia reduced to one lane
Whitehurst Freeway – Westbound traffic towards Georgetown reduced to one lane

Please use alternate routes.

Originally recorded at:

October 09, 2026 - 4:18 PM

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[AlertDC] On Saturday, October 10, 2026 the Snallygaster Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

From Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. until Sunday, October 11, 2026, to 2:00 a.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicular traffic:

4th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Drive, NW
6th Street between C Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Constitution Avenue between 3rd Street and 7th Street, NW
Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd Street and 7th Street, NW

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., the following streets maybe closed to vehicle traffic intermittently for public safety:

Pennsylvania Avenue from 7th Street to 9th Street, NW
7th Street from D Street to Constitution Avenue, NW

For timely traffic information, please visit https://x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.

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October 09, 2026 - 8:15 AM

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MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 2100 block of Benning Road, NE. Lookout for (3) black males, unknown clothing.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260475313
Sent to 5th District (PSA 501-508) AlertDC
Sent by MPD Cad # 10770
Reviewer: 9495

Originally recorded at:

October 08, 2026 - 8:12 PM

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MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 4600 block of Polk St NE. Lookout for 3 black males wearing all black and ski masks, with at least one armed with a firearm.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260474400
Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) AlertDC
Sent by MPD Cad # 8297

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October 08, 2026 - 12:08 PM

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MPD Units are investigating an armed robbery in the 1600 block of Kenilworth Ave NE. Lookout for (3) B/M's, wearing all black clothing, and ski mask, armed with an AR Riffle, carrying a dark gray hoodie with the name "SPEED" on it.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260474400
Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) Alert/DC
Sent by MPD Cad # 10924
Reviewer: 10637

Originally recorded at:

October 08, 2026 - 12:08 PM

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MPD Units are investigating a robbery in the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. Lookout for 3 B/M', one with a red back pack on a black scooter towards the 4000 blk of Minnesota Avenue, NE
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260473971
Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) AlertDC
Sent by MPD Cad # 1303
Reviewer: 7381

Originally recorded at:

October 08, 2026 - 2:05 AM

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