Solomons, MD – A motor vehicle crash early Monday morning brought traffic to a standstill on the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons, with all lanes temporarily closed as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
The incident occurred shortly before the morning rush hour, prompting officials with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office to issue a traffic advisory warning drivers of full bridge closure and expected delays.
By 8:40 a.m., authorities confirmed the crash had been cleared and all lanes on the bridge were reopened to normal traffic. No details have been released yet regarding the cause of the crash or whether there were any injuries.
The Thomas Johnson Bridge is a critical commuter route connecting Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Its temporary closure caused widespread delays during a peak travel window. Officials urged drivers to remain cautious and aware of changing traffic conditions.
Key Points
- Crash on Thomas Johnson Bridge shut down all lanes early Monday
- Bridge reopened at 8:40 a.m. after emergency crews cleared the scene
- No immediate word on cause of crash or any injuries
A rush-hour crash briefly closed a major Maryland bridge, snarling traffic before lanes reopened.