Posts Tagged ‘DelDOT’
Friday Is A Holiday For Many; Lots Of Traffic Expected
As Independence Day falls on a Saturday, today is being widely observed as a holiday. Many local and state government offices and services will be closed. Just one example: Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including Recreation and Parks, will be closed today. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers (HOCCs) will be closed Saturday, July…
Read MoreDelDOT Opens New Milton Trail
DelDOT officials were joined by state and local officials Monday morning for the ribbon cutting of the new Milton Trail. This is part of the State’s Rails to Trails project first broached by Governor Jack Markell in 2012. This was Phase II for the Milton Trail – the first part, which linked Chestnut and Federal…
Read MoreDART resumes full bus service, fare collection June 1st
DART will resume full-service levels starting Monday, June 1, with the exception of the seasonal Beach Bus services in the resort areas. Front door boardings and fare collection will also be reinstated. To promote the use of contactless, cashless fare payments using the DART Pass mobile payment app, DART is offering further discounts on Daily, 7-Day and 30-Day…
Read MoreDelDOT to resume cash tolling statewide
Delaware’s three toll plazas will resume cash collection at the I-95, Biddles, and Dover Toll Plazas on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 12:00 p.m.  Motorists without a valid E-ZPass transponder mounted must again use the cash lanes to pay their tolls. In addition, all Delaware Toll Plazas will also reopen for walk-in services. DelDOT says they…
Read MoreDelaware Motorists Can Expect to Soon See Toll Invoices
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) officials say motorists that have used I-95 and Route 1 over the last month — but are not EZPass customers — can soon expect to receive toll invoices. Shortly after Gov. John Carney announced a State of Emergency more than a month ago, DelDOT shut down cash toll lanes on…
Read MoreDART Announces Service Changes after Public Hearing Workshops
After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public, and as a result, changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules will be available online and on buses in early May. The approved service…
Read MoreDART limiting number of passengers on buses to ensure social distancing
DART will institute additional safety measures to ensure social distancing on all of its buses in response to the coronavirus pandemic in Delaware. As of Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear…
Read MoreDam & Fishing Access at Records Pond in Laurel to Close Monday till Spring 2021
The dam and fishing access areas at Records Pond in Laurel will close on Monday through spring of 2021 – also Willow Street will be closed during the construction period. DelDOT will begin reconstruction of the dam to improve safety. The dam is ranked #2 out of 41 state regulated dams on the prioritization list. …
Read MoreDelDOT Unveils Proposed Alternative for Route 113/404 Overpass in Georgetown
A public workshop was held by DelDOT Wednesday on the overpass project for the intersection at Routes 113 and 404. During the first public workshop a year ago, DelDOT provided three alternatives for the public to comment on for the proposed overpass. After going through the comments and suggestions, DelDOT chose Alternative B which was…
Read More‘Real ID’ Needed by October 1st in Delaware
If your Delaware Driver’s License or ID credential doesn’t have a gold star in the top right corner, beginning October 1st you will not be able to board a domestic flight without additional identifying information, you may be denied entry into federal buildings and more!  The option to update their credential by October 1st is…
Read MoreDelDOT Secretary Cohan Elected to Chair ITS America
DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan has been elected chair of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America. She will serve for one year and plans to focus on two issues – using technology to make our roads safer and ensuring mobility as a right for every person. I-T-S America will host the 2020 ITS World Congress in…
Read MoreNO DART Service on Thanksgiving Day, Regular Service on Black Friday
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2019 – DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Thanksgiving Day. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line will operate on a Sunday schedule, Thanksgiving Day. DART’s Transportation Store at the Wilmington Station will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Train passengers are encouraged to purchase their train fares in advance. …
Read MoreDelDOT to invest $1.25 billion in Sussex County infrastructure
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will invest nearly $1.25 billion over next six years in infrastructure projects in Sussex County. DelDOT plans its projects in six year segments with projects currently planned out to the 2026 Fiscal Year, according to C.R. McLeod, DelDOT Director of Community Relations. Over the course of the next six…
Read MoreSussex County Council Hears Update from DelDOT on the Henlopen TID
The Sussex County Council was visited by members of the Department of Transportation during this week’s meeting. DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan updated the Council on the proposed Henlopen Transportation Improvement District – which covers an area west of Route 1 to near Hollymount Road and from Route 9 south to the end of Mulberry Knoll…
Read MoreDART Offering Free Rides for Vets on Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, DART is offering free rides to Veterans on all Statewide bus services. Veterans displaying a Veteran’s ID card (this would also cover spouses and partners) or DD 214 can ride for free on all DART bus services all day. “The military is such an integral part of the community…
Read MoreScott Walker fined for campaign signs, owes DelDOT over $1,500
U.S. Senate candidate Scott Walker faces over $1,500 in fines from DelDOT over the illegal placement of his makeshift campaign signs from his failed Congressional run in the 2018 midterm election. WGMD News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) requesting the amount of money accrued in fines…
Read MoreDelDOT orders Ocean View family to remove missing dog flyers or face fines
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has threatened to fine an Ocean View family if they don’t remove flyers for their missing dog that’s been placed on various utility poles and signs. Nicole Peterdozzi, her fiance George Elliott, and the rest of their family were devastated when their Labrador Retriever, Ace went missing from their…
Read MoreDelaware receives $23 Million in federal funds for infrastructure projects
The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) annual August redistribution has resulted in Delaware receiving an additional $23,091,713 in federal funding for infrastructure projects. The redistribution dollars represent federal transportation improvement funds that were allocated, but not used by other states. “We are investing $650 million in infrastructure projects across the state this year – our largest…
Read MoreThe “Forgotten Mile,” A Bit Brighter This Past Weekend
If it looked a bit brighter on Coastal Highway between Rehoboth and Dewey this past weekend, it probably was. After this WGMD report two weeks ago concerning more than a dozen overhead street lamps that had gone dark, almost all have been repaired. Since that report, Louise Holt, DelDOT spokeswoman, says that her agency has addressed multiple…
Read MoreBethel Bridge over Broad Creek Reopens Early!
DelDOT announces the bridge over Broad Creek on Main Avenue in Bethel is now open to traffic. The bridge closed in mid-June for maintenance and repairs to the bridge deck. The bridge was expected to reopen Sunday – but DelDOT officials say the bridge is now open to all traffic.
Read MorePublic Community Safety Meeting Tonight at Long Neck Elementary
There will be a public Community Safety Meeting this evening at Long Neck Elementary School hosted by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn and State Representative Ruth Briggs King. The meeting begins at 6:30pm – there will also be representatives from DelDOT, State Police Troops 4 and 7 – in Georgetown and Lewes and Delaware State Fire…
Read MoreEmergency Road Repairs on Rt 1 Southbound in Milford begin 6pm Tonight thru 9am Friday
Lane closures will occur on Route 1 Southbound in Milford beginning at 6pm this evening until 9am on Friday, July 19 for emergency road repairs due to heat-related heaving of the road. DelDOT will be removing a 10-foot section of the road and installing a temporary patch to resolve the issue until a permanent repair…
Read MoreWootten Road & Trussum Pond Spillway to Reopen Saturday Evening
DelDOT will complete work on the Trussum Pond Spillway Saturday evening around 6pm. The work was supposed to be completed a month ago, but weather extended the work on the project. Contractors have replaced the spillway and training walls. They also placed scour protection to prevent further erosion. The portion of Wootten Road that was…
Read MoreLaurel’s Central Ave Bridge Remains Closed into the Summer
Bad news for Laurel drivers – the Central Avenue Bridge will remain closed until later this summer. The ongoing rehabilitation project is complex and has required more work than initially planned. The bridge, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was last rehabbed in 1992. It was closed for work in May…
Read MoreTraffic Help During Firefly Music Festival in Dover
The Firefly Music Festival is this coming weekend in Dover – at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway. A reminder to drivers in the area – camping load-in will begin on Thursday – the music festival is Friday through Sunday and traffic around Dover will be heavy. Most of the camping Check-In/Processing will be in…
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