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Gov. Hogan Orders I-270, Most Of I-70 To Close

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) -- Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered I-270 and most of I-70 to close immediately.

The highways will remain closed until 7 a.m. Sunday to everyone, but emergency personnel.

I-70 is closed from I-81 in Washington County to the Baltimore Beltway.

The closure comes following a number of snow-related traffic incidents involving several tractor trailers.

"As the state continues to fiercely fight Snow Storm Jonas, I want the citizens of Maryland to know that the state is taking every step necessary to ensure their safety," said Governor Hogan. "Closing I-70and I-270 will give us the time needed to deploy all our resources to clear these essential interstates as quickly as possible as we prepare to get our transportation network back up and running. I am urging all Marylanders to stay off every road in the state, whether it's the interstate or a local road. Stay safe and stay at home while crews do their jobs."

"Please stay home where you are safe and give us the time and space to our jobs," said Maryland transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn. "We can clear snow and ice on an empty highway much faster than one littered with cars and tractor trailers."

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