Traffic Alert: Phase 1–SR 1/Minos Conoaway Grade Separated Intersection Project to Start Soon

July 16, 2025/Joe Ciccanti

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the start of Phase 1 construction for the SR1 / Minos Conaway Grade Separated Intersection Project, beginning July 28th and continuing through December 2025, weather permitting. Traffic impacts will include SR 1 Northbound traffic, which will shift west with a barrier wall installed along the east side between SR9 and Nassau Road. The southern intersection of Tulip Drive at SR1 will be closed beginning July 28th for approximately two months. Also, The Georgetown-to-Lewes (G2L) Trail will experience brief impacts during trail tie-in work later in Phase 1 Trail users may be temporarily impacted during these operations. Motorists are reminded to use caution in the work zone and plan for minor travel delays. Project information can be found at: SR 1, Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection Project Website – DelDOT
 
Additional Information from DelDOT:
 

Traffic Impacts:

  • SR1 Northbound traffic will shift west with a barrier wall installed along the east side between SR9 and Nassau Road
  • Closure of the southern intersection of Tulip Drive at SR1 beginning July 28 for approximately two months:
    • Northbound motorists should use the northern entrance to access Tulip Drive
    • Traffic from Tulip Drive will also be directed to use the northern intersection to access SR1 (Coastal Highway)

Trail Access:

  • The Georgetown-to-Lewes (G2L) Trail will experience brief impacts during trail tie-in work later in Phase 1
  • Trail users may be temporarily impacted during these operations

 

Motorists are reminded to use caution in the work zone and plan for minor travel delays.

Governor Matt Meyer, DelDOT Cabinet Secretary Shanté Hastings, along with project engineers, community relations staff, and local officials attended the Groundbreaking ceremony for the project back on June 20th. This project provides a grade separated intersection to separate through movements along SR 1 and turning movements to and from Minos Conaway Road, Nassau Road and Old Mill Road. A shared use path would also be constructed to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists.

Project information can be found at: SR 1, Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection Project Website – DelDOT

 

For more information, visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov

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