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Interstate Highway 495, which was named "The Circumferential Highway", but is now called "The Beltway," was designed to carry traffic around the city of Washington. The highway is made of two rings or "loops"; the "inner loop" carries traffic in a clockwise direction around the city, and the "outer loop", the opposite direction. When there is construction, a traffic accident, and the like impeding traffic on I-495, the location of the incident is usually identified by the nearest exit and "inner" or "outer" loop, because usually traffic traveling in the opposite direction is not affected.
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What is the origin of the saying 'in the loop'?
I am not sure where this came from but as a resident of Washington DC, this is my thought. Washington DC is surrounded by a highway known as the beltway with an inner and outer loop. The players (important people) of DC are said to be inside the beltway or 'in the loop'. Those 'out of the loop' are not informed about what is happening on Capitol Hill. Just a guess.
Is the DC inner loop longer than the outer loop?
No- the outer loop has to be longer than the inner loop.
How do you determine which is outer loop or inner loop of the Baltimore beltway?
The outer loop goes counter clockwise, while the inner loop goes clockwise. For example, if you're driving from Fairfax, VA to Washington, DC you're going on the inner loop, and on the way back you're taking the outer loop.
What cities are around Washington DC?
Baltimore, Arlington,
What states are around Washington D.C.?
Washington, DC is surrounded by the states of Maryland and Virginia.
Are there any chase bank in Washington DC?
Yes! There are a number of Chase Banks all around DC.
Which of the following is not a state kansas Iowa Washington dc and Oregon?
Washington dc is not a state.
What is Washington dc's abbreviation?
Washington, DC
What is Batistas hometown?
Washington DC
How many miles is it from Washington DC to Paris France?
Around 2500
Code for the Washington DC Airport?
Washington - Baltimore Washington International, DC, USA (BWI) Washington - Washington - All Airports, DC, USA (WAS) Washington - Ronald Reagan National Airport, DC, USA (DCA) Washington - Washington Dulles, DC, USA (IAD)
How many counties are in Washington DC?
there are no counties in Washington DC because Washington DC is a city itself.
