A tractor-trailer fire blocked lanes on the Outer Loop of the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495/95) in Prince George’s County early Thursday.
Smoke billowed from the scene at 6:30 a.m., more than three hours after crews began trying to get control of the flames.
Two lanes were closed after Route 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) in the Upper Marlboro area near Joint Base Andrews, slowing the morning rush hour commute. Rubbernecking delays on the Inner Loop stretched to MD-214 (Central Avenue), according to the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) Program.
As of 11 a.m., three left lanes of the Outer Loop were open, but the right lane and shoulder were blocked. Inner Loop delays because of rubbernecking remained.
We've got the news you need to know to start your day. Sign up for the First & 4Most morning newsletter — delivered to your inbox daily. >Sign up here.
Authorities didn't immediately release information on any potential injuries.
Stay with NBC Washington for updates. You can livestream all NBC4 newscasts here.
