Posts Tagged ‘DelDOT’
DelDOT Hosts Virtual Hearing On Park Ave. Phase 2 Widening Project
Park Avenue / US Route 9 would be widened to accommodate turn lanes and shoulders, under a proposed project that’s being detailed during a virtual public workshop. DelDOT is presenting the Park Avenue Relocation Phase Two workshop today (Wednesday) between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. To register for the hearing, please CLICK HERE Park Avenue…
Read MoreOct. Happenings Will Draw Crowds – And Traffic
October happenings will draw crowds this weekend, and are likely to generate traffic. Motorists should be aware of closures, detours and potential delays. -Bridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival is today and tomorrow. Local roads will be closed or restricted. -Dewey Goes Pink on Saturday could also result in delays on Route 1 in the area of…
Read MoreLewes-to-Georgetown Trail To Close Thursday for Herbicide Treatment
The Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail is scheduled to be closed Thursday from Cool Spring Road to Savannah Road. According to DelDOT, herbicide will be applied along the route for control of vegetation. The closure is scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If the weather turns inclement, the spraying and trail closure would be rescheduled for this…
Read MoreRoute 1 Broadkill Bridge Project Begins
A months-long project along Route 1 at the bridge over the Broadkill River is expected to begin today. According to DelDOT, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction. Motorists should expect delays and proceed with caution. Work will begin in the northbound lanes, and switch over to the southbound bridge at some…
Read MoreFirefly Festival Returns, And So Does The Traffic
The Firefly Music Festival returns to The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway Thursday. Thousands of guests camp out for the four-day event, which was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to DelDOT, motorists should anticipate delays on Route 13 and Delaware Route 1 at various times through the weekend. The Transportation Management…
Read MoreDemonstrators Protest What They Call “Uncontrolled Development” In Sussex Co.
“Enough is enough,” read one sign at a demonstration on The Circle in Georgetown Tuesday organized by a group that contends Sussex County is continuing to allow uncontrolled development. Sussex2030 formed during a land use battle a few years ago. Their protest was mostly quiet, although several people who passed by honked their horns in…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry To Close Sunday Evening For Annual Maintenance
The Woodland Ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River southwest of Seaford, is scheduled to close at the end of the weekend for several days of annual maintenance. According to DelDOT, the closure is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. Sunday September 19th. Pending weather conditions, ferry service will resume at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25th.…
Read MoreSept. Events Will Likely Result In Traffic Congestion
Now that it’s September, several large events are likely to draw big crowds and will probably lead to traffic delays and congestion. DelDOT wants to get the word out, and motorists are advised to plan ahead and use caution: ———————————————————————————————————————————– 43rd Annual Nanticoke Indian Festival – Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12 The event will…
Read MoreDelDOT Hopes To Keep Traffic Moving Through Labor Day Weekend
Delaware motorists and visitors during Labor Day weekend get a break from construction-related lane closures. Ongoing traffic pattern shifts may remain in place, but active construction resumes after Monday. “While we do have construction zones on Route 24 and other places, currently, we won’t be out doing any temporary lane restrictions and things of that…
Read MoreDelDOT Brings CTP to Sussex County Council
The latest Capital Transportation Program (CTP) from DelDOT is now available for your review. This CTP covers from FY 23 to FY 28 and includes nine proposed projects in Sussex County that have been added to the plan and will start the design phase during this 5-year time frame. The full CTP includes 106 proposed…
Read MoreRunning Of The Bull Returns To Dewey Beach; Traffic Impact Expected
A summertime tradition returns to Dewey Beach this weekend, and DelDOT is warning commuters and beach visitors about traffic disruptions. The 24th Running of the Bull takes place Saturday, originating from The Starboard on Coastal Highway. Traffic is expected to completely stop for about five minutes at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in both directions. Traffic signals…
Read MoreHappy Trails: 2 Local Pathways Up For Hall-of-Fame
The Georgetown-to-Lewes Trail and Junction-and-Breakwater Pathway are up for consideration to join the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame. Voting is underway for the honor, and is open through next Friday August 6th. You may vote as often as you wish. To cast a vote, please CLICK HERE The Conservancy has been honoring rail-trails across the…
Read MoreBicycle Safety Checkpoints Return To Rehoboth Area
More bicycle safety checks are scheduled in Rehoboth Beach during the summer, starting this Thursday July 15th DelDOT’s Bicycle program will examine a bike, and mechanics are on hand to make repairs or install bicycle lights. Bicycle helmets will also be available. Services are free of charge. Bicycle safety checkpoints will be held the next…
Read MorePrepare For 4th Of July Traffic: Here’s What To Know
Independence Day is almost here, and the height of the summer tourism season at the beach is beginning. That means more people on the roads, and more traffic considerations you should plan for. Delaware Department of Transportation Community Relations Director C.R. McLeod told WGMD News that many lane closures will start to be lifted early…
Read MoreDelaware Officials Advocate for Pedestrian Safety with New Traffic Signals
Ten pedestrians or bicyclists have been killed on Coastal Highway between Lewes and Fenwick Island during the past three years and nearly 70 have been injured. As a result, state and local officials met Tuesday morning in Dewey Beach to get out the word on the state鈥檚 latest pedestrian crossing device, the rectangular rapid flashing…
Read MoreRoute 24/5/23 Project Rolls Out This Week
A project to improve the intersection of Route 24 at Routes 5 / 23 begins this week. Motorists can expect nighttime lane closures in the area between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. through this Friday, with more nighttime work and lane closures next week. According to DelDOT, the work will involve providing new lanes, shoulders…
Read MoreNew Phase Of Georgetown East Gateway Project Starts June 12th
The next phase of the Georgetown East Gateway improvements project will begin later this month. According to DelDOT, a portion of Airport Road between Route 9 and Sterling Avenue will close Saturday June 12th at 6:00 a.m. It is expected to reopen Friday August 27th, depending on weather conditions, in time for the new school…
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekend Traffic Rush Anticipated
DelDOT and MDTA provided the following information and resources for motorists and Memorial Day weekend travelers: Dover: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is suspending construction-related lane closures at 12:01 AM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 until 12:01 AM on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. On-going sustained lane shifts and/or lane closures may still be in effect…
Read MoreRt. 9 E. of Georgetown Reopens Following Construction Detour
Route 9 east of Georgetown has reopened following a construction project that lasted nearly three weeks. According to DelDOT, the portion of Route 9 / East Market Street between Sand Hill Road and Rogers Avenue opened to traffic one day earlier than originally projected. Route 9 in that area closed May 1st as part of…
Read MorePart Of Route 9 To Close For 3 Weeks In May For Improvements
A portion of East Market Street – Route 9 is scheduled to close for about three weeks as part of the Georgetown East Gateway Improvement Project. According to Deldot, The closure is scheduled to start May 1st, affecting Route 9 – East Market Street between Sand Hill Road and Rogers Avenue. A detour will be…
Read MoreDel. Releases 5-Year Plan To Address Road Safety
DelDOT has rolled out a five-year Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which seeks to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries on Delaware roadways by 15-percent. Longer-term, DelDOT, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Office of Highway Safety, State Police and federal agencies hope to reduce serious incidents and deaths by 50-percent by 2035.…
Read MoreWork to Begin Monday on Trail Extension into Rehoboth Beach
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that work will begin on the Rehoboth Beach trail extension on Monday, March 8, 2021. This project is the completion of the low-stress bicycle connection into the City of Rehoboth from the Junction and Breakwater Trail network. The existing Junction and Breakwater Trail is a heavily used multi-use…
Read MoreSussex County Residents Invited to Public Workshops on Coastal Corridors Transportation Study Next Week
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with Sussex County invites all interested parties to a Public Workshop to introduce the Coastal Corridors Transportation Study. The Study team has conducted preliminary listening sessions and wants to hear from you. The workshop will cover areas such asmobility, safety, and resident鈥檚 quality of life in and…
Read MoreLewes Drawbridge To Be Tested Monday Night
If your travel plans involve crossing the Lewes Drawbridge Monday night or early Tuesday, you may counter a delay. DelDOT’s contractor plans to perform nighttime testing of the drawbridge, which will be periodically opened and closed. Weather permitting, the Lewes Drawbridge over the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal will be tested between 8:00 p.m. Monday and 6:00 a.m.…
Read MoreDelDOT Winter Storm Update/Winter Storm Warning in Effect in NCCo till 10am Tuesday
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to monitor conditions as a significant winter storm moves across the region. The Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service remains in effect for New Castle County until 10 a.m. Tuesday. DelDOT crews will continue to plow and treat roadways throughout the duration of the storm. At…
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