PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — An auto accident on Route 231 near the Benedict Bridge has led to an extended closure of the roadway, according to a statement from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. Authorities are urging motorists to seek alternate routes as the area remains inaccessible.
The sheriff’s office reported that the bridge, a major thoroughfare connecting parts of Calvert and Charles counties, will be shut down indefinitely while crews work to clear the scene and assess damages. No details have been released regarding the nature of the accident or any potential injuries.
Drivers are being advised to expect delays and are encouraged to avoid the area until further notice. Updates on the incident and the reopening of Route 231 are expected to be shared as information becomes available.
“Use alternate routes,” the sheriff’s office advised in a statement on its social media platforms, noting the potential impact on local traffic flow. No timeframe for reopening has been announced.
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has not provided additional details at this time, and the cause of the accident remains under investigation.
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