DelDOT Receives National Award for Increased Transportation Safety by Converting Intersections to All-Way Stops

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Several Intersections in Delaware have been safer for drivers thanks to improvements in recent years. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) was honored today with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award for significantly reducing fatal and serious injury crashes at 20 intersections by converting them to all-way stops. Between 2015 and 2019, nearly 40 percent of…

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UPDATED: Woodland Ferry has REOPENED

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UPDATED – 11/28/23 12pm – The Woodland Ferry has reopened for crossings ======================================================== UPDATED – 11/28/23 – DelDOT advises that the Woodland Ferry is closed until further notice due to emergency tree removal ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/27/23 – The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry will be closing today, Monday, November 27 at…

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UPDATED: Woodland Ferry to Reopen Friday Morning

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UPDATED – 11/23/23 – DelDOT officials say the Woodland Ferry passed its US Coast Guard inspection earlier this week. It is closed for Thanksgiving but will reopen with normal hours on Friday. ====================================================== Closure of the Woodland Ferry – for annual US Coast Guard inspection. The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry will…

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DelDOT: Traffic Alert: Road Closed in the Millsboro/Dagsboro Area

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Nine Foot Road between SR30/Millsboro Highway and US 113 in Millsboro/Dagsboro–is being closed for the installation of seven crossroad pipes. The time frame is now through early December–weather permitting. Message boards will be in place. Follow posted detours. All residents and businesses will have access to their property at all times.

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UPDATED: Woodland Ferry Now to Reopen Friday, Oct 20

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UPDATED – 10/19/23 – Due to additional work required, the Woodland Ferry is now expected to reopen at 7am Friday, October 20. ========================================================== The Woodland Ferry will be closed from Monday, October 16th through Wednesday, October 18th in order to perform maintenance on the Ferry. According to DelDOT, the ferry is expected to resume normal…

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Georgetown Area Intersection to be Converted to All-Way Stop

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DelDOT will be converting the Two-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Governor Stockley Road and East Piney Grove Road to an All-Way Stop Control. New signs and pavement markings will be installed. The work will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19th (weather permitting). Flaggers will be on site…

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DelDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Next Week in Dagsboro Area

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Raspberry Road between Blueberry Road and Nine Foot Road will be closed beginning Wednesday, October 11th and continuing through Friday, October 20th (weather permitting) for the installation of a crossroad pipe. Detour Information: Motorists who want to travel North on Raspberry Road will continue West on Blueberry Road to SR26, Nine Foot Road –making a right-hand turn back to…

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DelDOT Traffic Alert: Closure of Cedar Creek Drawbridge

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Cedar Creek Drawbridge on Cedar Creek Road in the area of Slaughter Beach will be closed to vehicle traffic tomorrow, Thursday, September 28th between 7:00am and 12:00pm for utility relocation work. The bridge will remain open to boat traffic, according to DelDOT. Message boards will be posted at Argo’s Corner and the SR36/SR1 overpass. Detour information will…

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DE National Guard Activated for Storm Response

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The Delaware National Guard has been activated and is now in place to support any needed actions in regards to Tropical Storm Ophelia. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with FEMA Region 3 as well as state, county and local agencies to be ready to respond statewide if needed. Additional information from DEMA:Major concerns…

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DelDOT Traffic Alert: Plantation Road Improvements Project to Result in Closure of Area Road for Several Weeks

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Robinsonville Road at Plantation Road in the Lewes-Rehoboth area will be closed for one month beginning Monday, September 11th. During this time there will be no access to Plantation Road from Robinsonville Road, and motorists will need to use Cedar Grove Road as a detour route, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). This work is…

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DelDOT Traffic Alert: Intersection Improvements to Start Next Month on Route 1 Between Route 24 and Old Landing Road

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Lane Closures on Route 1 between Route 24 and Old Landing Road will start Tuesday, September 5th and continue through late November (weather permitting) due to work that will be done to improve the intersection. Improvements include the extension of the SR 1 southbound U-turn Lane approaching Old Landing Road and removal of one of two SR 1 northbound left-turn lanes approaching…

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DelDOT Traffic Alert: Work to Begin Next Week on Felton Area Bridge

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The bridge on SR 15 (Canterbury Road) over Coursey Pond will have routine maintenance to allow for the cleaning and painting of the steel beams and the cleaning and coating of all concrete surfaces. According to DelDOT, you can expect lane closures between Monday, August 21st and October 20th (weather permitting). Motorists should use caution and expect…

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Public Workshop on Route 54 Bridge Project Tuesday Afternoon

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DelDOT invites residents and others to a public workshop on the replacement of the bridge over the Assawoman on Route 54/Lighthouse Road. The meeting is to get feedback from you on architectural enhancements that are being considered for the bridge replacement project. There will also be a presentation providing updates on the planned construction method…

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Mispillion Draw Bridge in Milford Reopens This Afternoon

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The Mispillion Draw Bridge on Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford will reopen this afternoon at 2pm. The bridge has been closed since February as DelDOT has been working to repair the bridge completely – including making the draw bridge fully operational. In December of 2021 a truck towing construction equipment struck and damaged the bridge. The…

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DelDOT to hold Public Workshop on Bridge Replacement Project

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DelDOT will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, August 15th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Roxana Fire Hall regarding the replacement of the bridge on Lighthouse Road over Assawoman Bay (Bridge 3-437). The primary purpose of the meeting is to obtain public feedback on architectural enhancements being considered for the project. The…

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