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Chain Bridge reopens after icy conditions cause several accidents

Authorities have closed the bridge in both directions at this time until the surface has been deemed safe to travel on.

WASHINGTON -- The Chain Bridge in the D.C. area has reopened after after icy conditions led to several accidents and caused it to close Friday morning.

Police and salt trucks responded to the bridge. Authorities closed the bridge in both directions until the surface was deemed safe to travel on. The bridge reopened just before 9 a.m. after being shutdown for nearly two hours.

Other accidents due to slippery conditions were reported on the Prince William Pkwy between Balls Ford Rd & Wellington Rd.

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