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Public 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.
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…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alerts Related to Area Bridge Work
In the Milton area, lane closures will go into effect at SR 1 and SR 16 for bridge inspection on April 8th., according to DelDOT. Motorists can expect daytime lane closures 9:00am to 3:00pm. Also, DelDOT announces there will be nighttime lane closures along US 113 to place beams for the new bridge on…
Read MoreDelDOT to Hold Meeting on Rehoboth Avenue Drawbridge Maintenance Project on April 7
A public meeting with DelDOT on upcoming maintenance work on the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge will be held on Monday, April 7 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The meeting begins at 5pm and will include maintenance repairs to other area bridges as well. DelDOT officials will discuss the reason for the painting, the project timeline…
Read MoreRehoboth Avenue Repaving Project to Resume in April
Paving on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach will resume in April. DelDOT will finish the repaving project that was halted last December because of the arrival of cold weather. So far, paving has been completed from the bandstand to 2nd Street. When work resumes, The contractor will be milling and paving between 2nd Street and…
Read MoreOne Day Road Closure Next Week Related to North Millsboro Bypass Project
Fox Run Road between Patriots Way and Betts Pond Road will be closed for one day–on Thursday, March 27th, according to DelDOT. The time frame of the closure will be from 6am to 6pm (weather permitting). The closure is due to bridge work related to the North Millsboro Bypass Project. Detour – Traffic on Betts Pond Road trying…
Read MoreNCCo Roadwork for I-95/Rt 896 Interchange Monday thru Thursday
If you’re heading into New Castle County – expect daytime single lane closures this week beginning Monday, March 17th through Thursday, March 20th on northbound I-95 for truck access. Single lane closures will impact I-95 and ramps between the Route 896 interchange and the Welcome Center between 9am and 6pm. This is weather permitting. CLICK…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert – Woodland Ferry Closure
The Woodland Ferry will be closed next week due to staffing, according to DelDOT. The closure will start Monday, March 3rd and continue through Friday, March 7th. Normal operations will resume Monday, March 10th .
Read MorePlanned Armory Road Closure Near Frankford/Dagsboro Shortened
A planned bridge rehabilitation project that would have closed a section of Armory Road in Dagsboro and Frankford for the entire summer has been reworked by DelDOT officials. Beginning next Monday Armory Road/Route 20 between Dukes Road and Omar Road will be closed until May 16th – weather permitting. The original posting from DelDOT had…
Read MoreDelDOT Crews Prepping DE Roads for Wintery Weather on Saturday
DelDOT will have brining operations underway statewide today in preparation for Saturday’s wintry precipitation. Please give the plow crews plenty of space as they work. Brine is a liquid salt mixture of 23% rock salt (sodium chloride) and 77% water that can be sprayed onto the road prior to a winter storm to form a…
Read MoreDelDOT Congratulates Name That Plow Winners
After receiving the first accumulating snow in Delaware in nearly two years, DelDOT has announced the winners of this year’s “Name That Plow” contest. This marks the fourth year of the contest, which invites K-5 students to participate in celebrating DelDOT’s hard-working snow removal crews. Their efforts ensure safer roads for everyone during winter storms.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Winner of DelDOT’s Name That Snow Plow Contest Revealed
UPDATED – 02/04/25 – The Sussex County winner in this year’s DelDOT Name the Snow Plow contest is John M. Clayton Elementary School in Frankford. The 4th and 5th grade classes submitted “Blizzard Wizard” for the winning plow name for Sussex County. DelDOT will be visiting the school on Wednesday morning at 10am. The winners…
Read MoreUPDATED: Woodland Ferry Closed Wednesday Afternoon to Friday Morning
UPDATED – 01/22/25 – The Woodland Ferry is closed for operation until at least 7am on Friday, January 24th. DelDOT officials say this is because of ice in the ferry slips
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