WINTER STORM: City of Lewes
January 24, 2026/
IMPORTANT UPDATES
A State of Emergency has been declared in the Delaware and will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026. During this period, parking vehicles on any street designated as a Snow Emergency Route is strictly prohibited.
Designated Snow Emergency Routes in the City of Lewes:
- Cedar Avenue – Both sides, entire length
- Dewey Avenue – Both sides, from Kings Highway to Savannah Road
- Kings Highway – Both sides, from City limits to Savannah Road
- Ocean View Boulevard – Both sides, from West Fourth Street to Canary Drive
- Savannah Road – Both sides, from City limits to Cape Henlopen Drive
- Second Street – Both sides, entire length
- West Fourth Street – Both sides, from New Road to Savannah Road.
Over the coming days, the City of Lewes Maintenance Department will be working diligently to clear roadways and sidewalks to ensure safe conditions for both vehicular and pedestrian travel. During this time, public restrooms throughout the City will be closed, and waste and recycling collection will be rescheduled to Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, 2026.
In addition to hazardous roadway conditions, severe weather may result in utility service interruptions. If you experience a power outage, please contact the Lewes Board of Public Works (BPW) at (302) 645-6228.
The City of Lewes will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience, and most importantly, please stay safe.