Concrete debris falls off Outer Loop bridge onto I-270 in Bethesda – WTOP News

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Chunks of concrete debris from the Outer Loop bridge fell below onto the Interstate 270 spur in Bethesda, Maryland, on Sunday, WTOP Traffic reports.

Maryland State Highway arrived on the scene in Montgomery County around 10 a.m. and traffic is partially blocked on I-270 is closed as officials investigate.

Debris from a portion of Outer Loop bridge on the big curve landed on the right shoulder of I-270 spur southbound.

The Outer Loop bridge in that area remains open.

Wasn’t a great feeling driving under this on I-270 this morning! @WTOPtraffic tells me @MDSHA reports this Outerloop bridge was struck and they are sending a crew to the scene. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/O5T0F5xAJ2

— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) May 5, 2024

Maryland State Highway is looking into what caused the damage, a spokesperson said.

This is a developing story. Stick with WTOP for the latest.

WTOP’s Steve Dresner contributed to this report.

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