Posts Tagged ‘DelDOT’
State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Georgetown Area
  The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a house fire that occurred early this morning on Shortly Road. The Georgetown Fire Company, Millsboro Fire Company, Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Department, and Georgetown EMS/Station 93, responded to the scene shortly after 6:00. Crews found a two-story wood frame home fully involved. DelDOT assisted…
Read MoreDelDOT Holds North Millsboro Bypass Ribbon Cutting
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the North Millsboro Bypass took place today. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti was there and has more… Â With this long-awaited project at the point of completion this week, safety will be improved and congestion reduced in the Millsboro area, as Governor Matt Meyer assured Delawareans during the…
Read MoreKent & Sussex County Public Meetings Set to Comment on DelDOT Capital Transportation Program (CTP)
DelDOT will hold public meetings in each county to get your input on the next six-year Capital Transportation Program for FY 2027 to 2032. The Kent County meeting is Monday, September 22 from 4 to 6pm at the DelDOT Administration Building in Dover. The Sussex County meeting is Tuesday, September 23 from 4 to 6pm…
Read MoreSussex County Council Gets Update on DelDOT Projects; Votes on 3 Land Use Applications Deferred
The Sussex County Council received an update on projects and other traffic issues for Sussex County from DelDOT Secretary Shante Hastings. She told the Council about the Capital Transportation Program and the funding available for FY2026 and what will be available for transportation projects. The draft CTP for FY 2027-2032 is currently under review. Secretary…
Read MorePortion of Pettyjohn Road, Georgetown – Closed for Construction till Friday
Details: Pettyjohn Rd from Gravel Hill Rd to Prettyman Rd is closed for construction until 9/19/2025 County: Sussex County, Georgetown area Effect: MOTORISTS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON PETTYJOHN RD, WILL TURN RIGHT ONTO PRETTYMAN RD, TURN LEFT ONTO GRAVEL HILL RD, RETURNING TO PETTYJOHN RD. MOTORISTS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON GRAVEL HILL RD. WILL CONTINUE…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Maintenance & Inspection to begin Sept 11
DelDOT has announced that beginning Thursday, September 11, the Woodland Ferry will be closed to the public for its annual maintenance and US Coast Guard inspection. Normal operations are tentatively scheduled to return at 7am on Monday, September 22.
Read MoreHarrington: Closure of Liberty Street at Railroad Crossing for Maintenance
DelDOT announces that Delmarva Central Railroad will be performing track rehabilitation, resurfacing and general maintenance on their railroad crossing on Liberty Street in Harrington – expected to begin at 5am on Friday, September 5. The work will require the full closure of Liberty Street and is expected to be completed, and the detour lifted no…
Read MoreDelDOT Announces Permanent Closure of Devon Road at Mill Pond Acres
Devon Road at Mill Pond Acres in the Lewes area will be permanently closed beginning the night of Tuesday, September 2nd as part of Phase 2C of the SR 1 Minos Conaway Road project. According to DelDOT, the closure will occur when the contractor installs a pinned barrier wall as part of Phase 2C of…
Read MoreUPDATE: DelDOT Toll and Fee Increases, Changes Regarding E-ZPass Start Friday, August 15th
UPDATE 08/14/25: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) reminds drivers that toll increases take effect on Route 1, I-95, and US 301 at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15th. An online toll calculator is available for customers to view the new toll rates for their vehicles when traveling through the state. In addition to the toll…
Read MorePortion of North Millsboro Bypass Opens Today
The first ramp and connector road of the North Millsboro Bypass is opening today. DelDOT says the new eastbound Route 20 to southbound Route 113 ramp is opening – along with the reopening of Sheep Pen Road to Route 20. This is the first section of the bypass to open – the full bypass is…
Read MoreA Section of Delmar Road has been Closed Through Thursday for Failed Crossroad Pipe
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the emergency closure of Delmar Road/Route 54 between Providence Church Road and Old Racetrack Road west of Delmar starting on Monday, August 4th through Thursday, August 7th for the replacement of a failed crossroad pipe. Detour – From the West- Make Right onto Providence Church Road, Left onto West…
Read MorePublic Workshop for Roundabout at Zoar & Peterkins Roads near Millsboro on Tuesday, July 15th
On Tuesday, July 15th, DelDOT will hold a public workshop to get your comments on a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Zoar and Peterkins Roads east of Millsboro. There have been multiple traffic studies conducted at this intersection – and the roundabout is the proposed option. The workshop is Tuesday from 4 to 6pm…
Read MoreUPDATE: Crash at Route 113 South at Avenue of Honor
UPDATE: 7/10/25: 7:09 p.m. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that this morning at around 7 a.m., a Jeep Renegade was traveling southbound on Dupont Boulevard near Avenue of Honor. At the same time, a Mack tractor and trailer was on the southbound shoulder of Dupont Boulevard near Avenue of Honor, backing up in the construction…
Read MoreNew Traffic Signal Coming to Milton
Milton Police advise the public that a new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Route 16 and Mulberry Street. This improvement is designed to enhance traffic safety and reduce congestion in the area. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when approaching the intersection, be aware of the new traffic pattern and follow…
Read MoreDelDOT Addressing Heat-Related Road Buckling
The intense heat wave has caused several roads to take the term “buckle up” literally, and DelDOT has been addressing the issues as they arise. Five instances of road buckling occurred on Route 113 in Sussex County on Tuesday, one on Route 1 near Milford and another Wednesday morning near Five Points in Lewes. In…
Read MoreDelDOT, State & Local Officials Break Ground on Route 1/Minos Conaway Intersection Improvement Project
DelDOT and other officials were in Lewes for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the SR 1, Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection Project. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… The SR 1, Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection Project provides a grade separated intersection to separate through movements along SR 1 and turning movements…
Read MoreUpcoming Temporary Closure of Woodland Ferry
The Woodland Ferry will be closed on Monday, June 23rd and Tuesday, June 24th, according to DelDOT. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, June 25th. Â
Read MoreAll-Way Stop to be Implemented at Seaford Area Intersection
In the Seaford area, drivers will see a new traffic pattern at the intersection of Bridgeville Highway and Virginia Avenue/Woodland Mills Drive. Starting on June 30th, this location will be a 4-Way Stop, according to DelDOT. The addition of the 4-Way Stop Condition at this intersection is being done as part of the Sidewalk, Curb and Drainage improvements that…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Lewes Area Road to be Closed Due to Tree Removal
New Road in the Lewes area will be closed on Monday, June 16th between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for the removal of a hazardous tree located along New Road, according to DelDOT. Eastbound motorists will use Route 1/Coastal Highway then turn left onto Savannah Road, then turn left onto Old Orchard Rd, arriving at…
Read MorePortion of Hollyville Road in Millsboro to Close for North Millsboro Bypass Reconfiguration
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of Hollyville Road between Washington Street Ext and SR 24 starting on Monday, June 16th  through mid-August. (weather permitting). Work is related to the N. Millsboro bypass. This closure is to realign Hollyville Road to its new configuration. It will reopen on the new alignment with the opening of…
Read MoreFinal Public Workshop for North Bethany Bicycle & Pedestrian Corridor Study Tonight
The final public workshop for the North Bethany Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor Study will be held tonight from 5 to 7pm at the South Coastal Library on Kent Avenue in Bethany Beach. This study is to identify opportunities to improve safety and provide low-stress bicycle and pedestrian facilities along Route 1 between Bethany Beach and…
Read MoreUpcoming Closure of Cave Neck Road Near Milton for Bridge Work
DelDOT will close a portion of Cave Neck Road between Diamond Farm Road and Hudson Road beginning on Monday, May 19th – weather permitting through late August. The bridge was originally built in 1913. This work will consist of installing steel sheet pile wingwalls with concrete copings at both sides on the south face of…
Read MoreDelDOT Public Workshop on Georgetown Bike & Pedestrian Plan – Tuesday, April 29
DelDOT will hold a Public Workshop on the Georgetown Bike and Pedestrian Plan on Tuesday, April 29th between 4:30pm and 6:30pm at the Georgetown Public Library at 123 West Pine Street in Georgetown. (This is not the same as the Lewes to Georgetown Trail) DelDOT is seeking your input on bicycle and pedestrian improvements within…
Read MoreDelDOT Virtual Workshop Underway for Bridge Rehab Project on Concord Road
A virtual workshop begins today for a bridge rehabilitation project. The bridge crosses Tubbs Branch on Concord Road east of Seaford. DelDOT officials say the existing bridge is experiencing undermining which is causing fill to be lost under the roadway – and the road to settle. The bridge work involves filling in existing scour hole…
Read MorePart of Cokesbury Road Closed West of Georgetown for Cross Road Pipe Repair
DelDOT has announced the emergency closure Tuesday of Cokesbury Road between Seashore Highway and Hastings Farm Road – west of Georgetown. Officials say the closure is for the repair of a crossroad pipe – and work should be completed – weather permitting – on Thursday, April 17.  Detours are in place. Detour – Cokesbury Road-from…
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