(March 16, 2016) – To reduce traffic congestion in the Washington Region due to the DC Metrorail shutdown, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration and Maryland State Police have lifted the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane restrictions along eastbound US 50 (John Hanson Highway) between I-95 (Capital Beltway) and US 301 in Bowie, and northbound I-270 between I-495 and MD 121 (Clarksburg Road). The normal HOV restrictions will resume at 5 a.m. Thursday.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead for additional travel time. To get the latest traffic information, log onto www.md511.org or call 511 (using a hands-free device while driving). On Twitter follow @MDOTNews, @MDSHA, and #mdotnews.