Crime & Safety

Lincoln Drive Reopened After Being Closed in Both Directions (Updated)

It was closed because of an accident, according to police.

Updated: 4:30 p.m.

Lincoln Drive is back open after being closed in both directions earlier in the afternoon north of Gypsy Lane because of a car accident, according to police.

Traffic is moving normally on the road, which was closed from about 3 p.m. to just after 4 p.m.

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Cars that were traveling eastbound (from Ridge Avenue toward Mt. Airy) on the road were being diverted on to Gypsy Lane. Some cars were doubling back and turning around.

It's unclear how much damage was caused by the accident. It wasn't visible from Gypsy Lane and Lincoln Drive.

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