gw parkway at collingwood, we had overnight accident activity. the southbound stretch of the gw parkway remains closed until further notice. northbound lanes are open. if you are traveling south on 270, no problems reported leaving hyattstown headed out past 109. you will find traffic at speed in each direction at the american legion bridge. no problems to report on the inner loop. >>> would you pay $5, $10, even $20 for a hassle-free commute. soon drivers along the beltway on i-95 will have that choice. >> melanie alnwick has the story. >> one, two, three! all right. it's open. >> reporter: on wednesday morning, the earth starts moving in the hov lanes along interstate 95. in two years, the high occupancy toll lanes here will be in business. >> i think this may be the beginning of the end for something that we've had to live with in this region a long time. worst congestion in the united states. >> reporter: the billion dollar project will run from stafford county to i-395 in fairfax county. these 29 miles of express lanes will link up with the