Is there a bypass around Washington DC?

Is there a bypass around Washington DC?

People driving through the DC area Besides, the Beltway is the bypass for Washington, DC itself. At least that was the intent when it was built. But the area along the highway was built up, leading to more congestion, which led to widening, which led to more congestion, which led to more widening.

What is the best time to drive through Washington DC?

In the Washington, D.C. area, traffic is unpredictable. Rush hour is Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Why is DC traffic so bad?

But DC's traffic is worse because of these reasons: Inadequacy of good public transportation infrastructure. While metro was a good system, it currently is undergoing system problems due to neglect and deferred maintenance that's finally caught up with it. NYC's MTA is experiencing the same with old infrastructure.