Looking for the best truck route into Washington DC

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  1. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    @mover man @MACK E-6

    Im picking up at the W. Washington convention center. When I leave the convention center, I know I can go 50e(NY ave), But, can I take 295s instead of going to 495? Ive been on the stretch of 295 from the MD state line north to 695/395. Didn't know if I could use the stretch between US50 and I295.....
     
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  3. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    You can run 295 south of 50, just not north.
     
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    Ok that's what I thought. I used the DDOT route thing online and it wasn't right at all when I dropped off there on Sunday. Figured Id ask here instead of relying on the city!!
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    You got a van or a flat?
     
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    RGN
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    If you’re going south and you’re under 13’ the 395 tunnel is another option. 9th St will get you there too but I’m not sure on the height for that tunnel.
     
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    When I left the convention center the sign said no trucks in the tunnel, I don't think it said that going north, I took it anyway as I was under 13ft. Yes Im under 13ft empty but ill be about 13'2 loaded so I couldn't do that anyway. I couldn't find a good way to come in when delivering so I stopped at the MD/VA line on 95 at the forest hills exit and unloaded in that little parking lot and drove the dump truck to the convention center and caught a cab back. I ordered permit for weight but DC doesn't give routing and I used the DDOT website and was told 295/695/395......
     
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    I haven’t been over that way since the last time I pulled a flat, so that’s a part of the world I try to aboid now. :biggrin_25523:

    Back then I used 9th and 12th Sts a lot to get in and out when I was on the south side.
     
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