Posts Tagged ‘Indian River Inlet Bridge’
UPDATED: Route 1 Closed NB at Fred Hudson Road – DelDOT Working to Repair Breach & Clear Route 1 NB
1:55pm – DelDOT crews have been working to fix the dune breaches just north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge on Route 1 and to clear the roadway of the water and sand. DelDOT is hoping to reopen Route 1 northbound. ==================================== 10:25am – ROUTE 1 NORTHBOUND CLOSED At Fred Hudson Road. Traffic is being…
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge, DE Memorial Bridge, in Top 100 most Iconic Bridges in America, Finds Survey
Iconic bridges in America’s landscape connect destinations as well as offer breathtaking views—something that can transform any mundane commute into an inspiring journey. Gunther Volkswagen Fort Lauderdale posed a hypothetical question to 3,000 commuters nationwide: If you could select any one of America’s iconic bridges to be part of your daily commute, which one would you…
Read MoreHarp Seal Rescue Near Indian River Inlet Bridge
A young male harp seal after being rescued by Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) earlier this month is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, where he will receive expert care on his road to recovery. The seal is estimated to be about one year old and appeared to be alert, vocal,…
Read MoreThree Injured in Crash at Route 1 & Inlet Drive South of Dewey Beach
Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company was called for a vehicle crash on Route 1 at Inlet Drive – just north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Officials say the head-on collision had subjects trapped in the vehicles. With help from Bethany Beach Fire Company, Rehoboth Beach emergency personnel extricated two subjects, who were taken to…
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge Inspections To Impact Traffic Early Next Week
Motorists who travel the Indian River Inlet Bridge should be prepared for temporary intermittent closures next Monday night and early Tuesday morning.According to DelDOT, the scheduled load tests are part of continuing research and monitoring of the bridge and its structural health, in conjunction with the university of Delaware.Between 9:00 p.m. Monday and 3:00 a.m.…
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge Inspections This Week – Expect Lane Closures
Drivers on Route 1 this week – watch for intermittent lane closures during the day on the Indian River Inlet Bridge – which is undergoing inspections this week. On Monday and Tuesday the southbound right lane will be closed to traffic between Inlet Road and Turn Point Road – however it will be open to…
Read MorePolice Arrest Man with Gun on Indian River Inlet Bridge
Police received a complaint early Sunday evening of three men hanging over the railing of the Indian River Inlet bridge pedestrian walkway. A female state park officer was first to arrive to check on the three men. Capt. John McDerby, spokesman for State Parks Enforcement, says the officer smelled an odor of marijuana and proceeded…
Read MoreFIGG Bridge Builders Involved in Early Incarnation of Indian River Inlet Bridge
One of the companies involved in the pedestrian bridge collapse in Florida this week, was also one of the companies involved in the early plans for the new Indian River Inlet Bridge. The first incarnation of the Indian River Inlet Bridge was designed in 2003 by FIGG Bridge Engineers. The original design consisted of mounds…
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