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Telegraph Road on-ramp closed after driver strikes light pole

By Ryan Belmore
Road Closure: The Telegraph on-ramp from eastbound Duke is closed due to a single vehicle accident. A driver struck a light pole, which has fallen and blocking the roadway. (via Alexandria Police Department)

This morning, a single-car crash shut down the Telegraph Road on-ramp from eastbound Duke Street.

Alexandria Police Department shared on social media at 7:09 a.m. that a driver hit a light pole, which fell and blocked the on-ramp.

Road Closure: The Telegraph on-ramp from eastbound Duke is closed due to a single vehicle accident. A driver struck a light pole, which has fallen and blocking the roadway.

There’s no word yet on any injuries or what caused the accident.

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  • Ryan Belmore is a journalist based in Alexandria, Virginia. He served as Publisher of ALXnow from March to October 2025. He can be reached at [email protected].