Posts Tagged ‘DelDOT’
Gov Carney & DelDOT To Announce Statewide Infrastructure Investments
On Monday morning Governor John Carney and DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan will announce $4-billion in infrastructure investments throughout the state. This is part of the FY20 – FY25 Capital Transportation Program. Sussex County residents made suggestions to the county government on transportation projects they thought needed attention – and many of those projects were included…
Read MoreGroundbreaking for Slaughter Beach Marsh Boardwalk Project
Ground was broken last week for a saltmarsh boardwalk project at Slaughter Beach. The Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve Boardwalk Project will enable visitors to walk out onto the saltmarsh to view and experience the ecosystem and its natural resources up close. The Y-shaped boardwalk will provide access to a marsh pool at one end and a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Overpass Bridge Near DAFB Dedicated Today
A bridge on Route 1 between Dover Air Force Base and the base housing got a new name his afternoon. DelDOT will name the bridge for Senior Airman Elizabeth Loncki, the first Delaware woman who was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Signs marking the bridge were unveiled during this afternoon’s ceremony.
Read MorePublic Meeting on Poplar Street Bridge Closure in Laurel on Tuesday
A public meeting on the Poplar Street Bridge closure to be held Tuesday, October 2nd at 5pm until 6:30pm, at the Laurel Public Library. Rep. Tim Dukes, Sen. Bryant Richardson, officials with the Town of Laurel will be on hand along with DelDOT officials. Laurel residents will hear about the progress that has been made…
Read MoreUPDATED Thurs PM: One NCCo Road Still Closed for High Water
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that the following roads are closed due to high water on the roadway. Once the water has receded to safe travel levels; the roadway will be reopened to motorists. New Castle County Airport Road between Commons Boulevard and I-95 ALL OTHER ROADS ARE OPEN TO TRAFFIC…
Read MoreBicycle Injuries Appear to Be Down Compared with This Time Last Year
DelDOT Opens South Frederica Overpass at Route 1
It’s been a work in progress since March of 2016, but now the south Frederica Grade-Separated Intersection is a reality. Governor John Carney, state and local officials cut the ribbon on the $26-million project Friday. The project realigns Tub Mill Pond, Milford Neck and Frederica Roads with an overpass over Route 1 and ramps to…
Read MoreDART Pass – A New Way to Pay to Travel Delaware
DART Pass is the newest option to pay for your fare – and eliminates the need for a paper ticket or cash. Dart Pass is available on the enhanced free DelDOT app – and will display a digital pass on your phone screen. Fares available for mobile purchase include a one-way ride, reduced fare one-way…
Read MoreCement Truck Overturns, Damages Route 24 West of Millsboro
A crash on Route 24 west of Millsboro resulted in a damaged roadway and a broken utility pole. Delaware State Police say a cement truck overturned just after 6am near Saunders Road after the driver, 29 year old Jeff Gustin of Delmar, lost control and ended up in the ditch. The truck slid into a…
Read MoreDELDOT: Traffic Pattern Changes on Sweet Briar Road
Changes will be made Wednesday to the traffic pattern at the intersection of Cave Neck Road, Hudson Road and Sweet Briar Road south of Milton. Between 9am and 3pm, Sweet Briar Road will be converted to 1 way northbound between Cave Neck and Hudson Roads – and will involve changing signs and pavement markings and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Discuss Agland Preservation, Trash and More
Sussex County has taken part in the 22nd round of the Delaware Agricultural Land Preservation Program. The County Council voted in May to take part in latest round of easement purchases and approved spending just over $536,000 as its share of the $1.3-million cost to protect 10 farms and nearly 800 acres in Sussex County.…
Read MoreFirst Sussex County TIGER Grant for Georgetown Area Road Work on Route 9
DelDOT – Emergency Closure Rt 30/Gravel Hill Road
EMERGENCY CLOSURE – Crossroad Pipe Failure Requires a Portion of SR 30/Gravel Hill Road to be Closed WHEN: Now until 7 PM on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, pending weather. WHERE: SR 30/Gravel Hill Road between Huff Road and Shingle Point Road, Milton. WHAT: DelDOT announces to motorists that SR 30/Gravel Hill Road is closed due to crossroad pipe…
Read MoreFinal Phase of Lewes Transit Center – the Maintenance Facility – Now Underway
Ground has been broken for the maintenance facility at the Lewes Transit Center near the Five Points intersection. This is the final phase of this project which will now allow for year-round bus service to residents on the eastern side of Sussex County. The maintenance facility will have three bays – designed for alternative fueled…
Read MoreMost Road Work to be Suspended in DE over Holiday Weekend
Beginning Thursday, DelDOT will suspend planned construction-related lane closures through the Memorial Day weekend – ending at 12:01 Tuesday morning. Drivers may still find on-going sustained lane shifts or lane closures may still be in effect in certain areas – and should exercise caution as heavy holiday travel traffic is anticipated. You can also keep…
Read MorePublic Workshop Monday on Proposed Lewes-Rehoboth Bridge Rehab in Rehoboth
DelDOT wants to hear your comments Monday afternoon on the proposed rehabilitation of the Bridges over the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal on Route 1 west of Rehoboth. Construction is expected to begin in November of 2019. A public workshop will be held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center from 4 to 7pm. Officials from DelDOT will be…
Read MoreGov Carney & DelDOT Sec. Jen Cohan to Hold FB Town Hall on Tuesday
Governor John Carney will hold a Facebook Town Hall on Tuesday, March 13th – beginning at 7pm. The topic is Investing in Infrastructure. The Governor and DelDOT Secretary Jen Cohan will discuss investments in transportation infrastructure statewide and new transportation initiatives. You can post your questions ahead of the Town Hall at this link –…
Read MoreDelDOT Unveils Route 113/404 Intersection Improvement Options
Future of Delaware Toll Plazas Could be Turning Digital
More than 70% of motorists use EZ Pass transponders and DelDOT is looking to eventually make Route 1 fully digital and get rid of the existing toll plazas. CR McLeod at DelDOT tells WGMD there is no date yet for that switch, however towards the end of the year Route 301 in New Castle County…
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