​Motorists Can Expect Periodic Drawbridge Openings, Temporary Traffic Stops 

(April 11, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is alerting motorists to two events that will impact traffic overnight this week on I-95/I-495 at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Prince George’s County: routine maintenance overnight Thursday, April 13, and a drawbridge opening to accommodate a boat passage overnight Friday, April 14.

Maintenance work

Starting at 11 p.m. Thursday, maintenance work on the bridge will require periodic opening of the drawbridge, resulting in full traffic stops in both directions. The traffic stops are expected to last 15 to 20 minutes and will occur several times overnight. The maintenance is necessary for the safe and reliable operation of the drawbridge, and will be completed by 5 a.m. Friday.

Boat passage

Then, beginning at 11:59 p.m. Friday, the drawbridge will open for a planned boat passage on the Potomac River, which will require full traffic stops in both directions on the bridge. This stop will take approximately 20 minutes.

Motorists are advised to allow extra driving time overnight on Thursday and Friday to accommodate the delays. The State Highway Administration understands this work will inconvenience some travelers and asks all motorists to please stay alert and be patient as you pass through the area.