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$5.5M Project at Cape May Airport to Benefit Business Community
Construction is expected to begin next month on a third commercial, multi-tenant light industrial building at the Cape May Airport, thanks to approval of funding by Delaware River and Bay Authority Commissioners. The project, which costs an estimated $5.5 million, is anticipated to be completed in late Spring of 2025. This building will join two…
Read MoreDRBA Commission Adopts 2024 Capital Improvement Program
In order to improve vital infrastructure in Delaware and New Jersey, the Delaware River and Bay Authority Commission has adopted the 2024 Capital Improvement Program. The Five-Year Strategic Plan contains one hundred and twenty major capital projects at several locations including at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (CMLF) and serves as a planning tool for long-term…
Read MoreCape May – Lewes Ferry to Host Iconic Smokey Bear Artwork; Partnership with N.J. Forest Fire Service to Promote Fire Safety and Wildfire Prevention
With the goal of heightening public awareness and wildfire prevention messages, Jersey Cape visitors will see a collection of Smokey Bear artwork by Rudy Wendelin displayed temporarily. The display at the Cape May Ferry Terminal is the result of a new partnership between the Delaware River and Bay Authority and the New Jersey Forest Fire…
Read MoreUpdate: Late-Winter Road Construction Picks Up in Sussex, Worcester Counties
Update from the DRBA: “Freeman Highway construction start date delayed to Sunday evening, March 27, 2022. Project completion date remains May 20, 2022. The Authority’s contractor, Allan Myers of Malvern, PA, will begin milling and paving work to rehabilitate Freeman Highway, the main access route to the Cape May – Lewes Ferry. “ -The main route…
Read MoreFerry Upgrades Detailed In DRBA Capital Improvement Plan
Several infrastructure-related projects at the Cape May – Lewes Ferry are addressed in the Delaware River and Bay Authority’s 2022 Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year Strategic Plan. The program would fund annual vessel maintenance and dry-docking as well as the periodic replacement of motors. Also, a master plan would be updated to start the process…
Read MoreCape May – Lewes Ferry Makes Fare Adjustments This Spring
It will cost more to cross the Delaware Bay on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry, starting April 1st – at least for most travelers. The Delaware River and Bay Authority has voted to implement a new fare schedule. During peak season between April and October, the fare for all classes of vehicles rises by…
Read MoreFerry Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At Cape May Terminal
Electric vehicle owners can get a charge at the Cape May – Lewes Ferry terminal in Cape May. Two new dual-port Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are now available to the public during normal operating hours of the Ferry. Charging stations have been available at the Lewes terminal since 2015. “We’re pleased to be able to…
Read MoreRidership Rebounds On The Cape May – Lewes Ferry In 2021
Ridership on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry reboundded during the busiest months of 2021, compared to 2020. According to a Delaware River and Bay Authority report, more than half-a-million passengers rode the ferry between May and October, and 171,600 vehicles also made the crossing. Numbers are also showing a very strong September and October.…
Read MoreRenovated MV New Jersey Rejoins Cape May – Lewes Ferry Fleet
The MV New Jersey has rejoined the Cape May – Lewes Ferry fleet of vessels, following a $20-million overhaul. The vessel was in dry-dock for nearly a year. New engines are expected to reduce emissions by about 40-percent. We are excited to have the MV New Jersey back and we know our customers will be…
Read MoreDRBA Police Officers Now Wear Body Cams
Delaware River and Bay Authority Police officers are now equipped with body-worn cameras. The bi-state agency operates the Cape May – Lewes Ferry, the Delaware Memorial Bridge, Wilmington – New Castle Airport, and smaller facilities. Its officers now wear cameras that capture video and audio that is uploaded wirelessly to a secure, cloud-based storage site.…
Read MoreCape May – Lewes Ferry A Big Boost To Local Economy, Report Says
The Cape May – Lewes Ferry does more than transport travelers, vehicles and cyclists across Delaware Bay. It’s also an important economic driving force, according to a study released by its operators, the Delaware River and Bay Authority. An independent consulting group’s analysis indicates that the ferry’s operations and activities contribute to 4,130 jobs, $152-million…
Read MoreFreeman Highway Bridge Maintenance Planned This Week
The Freeman Highway Bridge in Lewes will undergo routine maintenance this week. According to the Delaware River and Bay Authority, the bridge near the Cape May – Lewes Ferry terminal is scheduled to close Tuesday between 8:00 a.m. and noon. The bridge will be thoroughly cleaned, and storm drains will be flushed out. If weather…
Read MoreCape May – Lewes Ferry Contemplates New Vessel
The Delaware River and Bay Authority is working with an engineering firm to review and revise the Cape May – Lewes Ferry’s 13-year-old Master Plan. The project will also result in the design concept for a new vessel for the fleet. The existing ferry vessels will be thoroughly assessed as Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group…
Read MoreDrop In Ferry, Bridge Traffic Reflected In DRBA Budget
The Delaware River and Bay Authority has adopted its operating budgets heading into 2021, cutting proposed spending by nearly two-percent. The COVID-19 pandemic has had what’s called a significant negative impact on revenues for the agency, which operates the Cape May – Lewes Ferry, the Delaware Memorial Bridge, and associated police and services. Traffic was…
Read MoreCape May-Lewes Ferry Allows Travelers On Foot
Foot passengers are permitted once again on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry. Reservations are required, and check-in is required a minimum of 45 minutes before departure. Travelers without a vehicle were prohibited from boarding the Cape May – Lewes Ferry during much of the pandemic. “We’re pleased to be able to welcome back our…
Read MoreDRBA donates 4,000 N95 Respirator Masks, other supplies in Delaware, New Jersey
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) announced today that the bi-state agency has donated 4,000 N95 respirator masks and 2,000 pair of nitrile disposable gloves in an effort to help the medical community and first-responders meet its increased need for protective equipment amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Delaware and New Jersey. The Delaware…
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