TOWSON, MD—Heavy delays are present on I-695 on Tuesday morning after a truck lost its load.

The State Highway Administration reports that the truck lost its load of gravel along the outer loop near I-83 at just before 7 a.m.

The threw center lanes along the outer loop will be closed for approximately two hours.

There is currently a nine-mile backup along the outer loop.

Motorists should use an alternate route.