Crime & Safety

U.S. Route 1 Closed To Traffic Monday

An accident in the area of Wilgus Road in Fallston closed Belair Road, or U.S. Route 1 to southbound traffic around 5 p.m. Monday.

An accident on Belair Road was causing major traffic delays on the heavily traveled roadway Monday evening.

Maryland State Police closed U.S. Route 1, or Belair Road, to southbound traffic in the area of Wilgus Road Monday evening shortly before 5 p.m. after an accident blocked traffic on the road, according to a dispatcher with the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack.

Commuters traveling between Harford and Baltimore counties often use the roadway to get to and from work.

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The dispatcher said no serious injuries had been reported in connection with the crash as of 5:15 p.m., but traffic delays were likely due to the road closure.

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