Posts Tagged ‘DelDOT’
DelDOT Collecting Feeback on Proposed Improvements as Part of the North Bethany Bicycle & Pedestrian Corridor Study
DelDOT is collecting feedback on short, medium, and long-term improvements being proposed as part of the North Bethany Bicycle & Pedestrian Corridor Study. Short-term improvements include the addition of three Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) crossings along SR 1 in North Bethany and a proposed reduction to the speed limit along SR 1 between Dewey…
Read MoreStatewide Changes to DART Service Begin Sunday
Beginning on Sunday, there will be a statewide service change for DART. This will include several services in Sussex County in an effort to improve on-time performance and connections for Route 201 year round and 212 and 215. Other routes will be adjusted as well and the Orange Line – Rout 203 is being discontinued…
Read MoreDelDOT Looking for Public Comment During Long Range Transportation Plan Workshops in Georgetown on Monday
DelDOT will hold two Long Range Transportation Plan Workshop sessions on Monday at the Georgetown Public Library. ‘Connecting Everyone Everywhere’ is a 20-year policy document that guides the investment of public transportation funds for the development and implementation of Delaware’s multi-modal transportation system. The plan is updated every five years, but may be amended subject…
Read MoreDelaware Agencies Join Forces Against Illegal Trash Dumping
Delaware agencies recently teamed up to clean up more than 2,300 pounds of trash and debris illegally dumped and strewn at Taber State Forest in western Kent County. Those agencies included Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP), Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and Department of Corrections (DOC). The cleanup came about after the DNRP…
Read MoreRehoboth Drawbridge Maintenance April 3
Woodland Ferry Closed Wednesday, April 3
A reminder – the Woodland Ferry near Seaford is closed on Wednesday. DelDOT officials say the ferry will resume normal operations on Thursday morning.
Read MoreUPDATE: Temporary Closure of the Woodland Ferry
UPDATE From DelDOT 3/27/24: 7:00 a.m.– The Woodland Ferry is to remain closed due to flooding in the area. Travelers will need to seek alternate routes. Previous Post: The Woodland Ferry will be closed on Friday, March 22nd, according to DelDOT. The ferry will resume normal operations on Monday, March 25th.
Read MoreDelDOT Launches New Safety Campaign – BeDelAWARE
To date, there have been 21 fatalities on Delaware’s roads in 2024. DelDOT has launched the “BeDelAWARE” safety campaign to increase awareness in the increasing number of crashes and deaths on Delaware roads – and encourage safe travel. The campaign wants you to become a HERO towards zero and includes a webpage dedicated to safety…
Read MorePortion of Patriots Way North of Millsboro to Close Permanently Beginning Monday
Beginning Monday, Patriots Way between Route 113 and Fox Run Road north of Millsboro will be permanently closed. The closure is for overpass construction for the Millsboro Bypass Project. Follow posted detours.
Read MoreWork to Begin Monday on Zoar Road Railroad Crossing
Watch for shoulder closures and possible intermittent lane closures on Zoar Road at the railroad crossing near Georgetown beginning Monday through the end of April. DelDOT officials say railroad crossing monitoring systems will be installed. Work will be done between 9am and 3pm. Expect minor delays if you are traveling in this area.
Read MoreLaurel Area Paving Later This Month –Intermittent Lane Closures on Several Roads
DelDOT Traffic Alert: Muddy Neck Road and Double Bridges Road Paving and Rehab Project
DelDOT has announced lane closures that are now in effect in the Ocean View area– on Muddy Neck Road from Garfield Parkway to Atlantic Avenue and Double Bridges Road from Bayard Road to Muddy Neck Road. The lane closures will remain in place until May 1st. Pedestrian connections will be completed first, followed by milling and…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to be Closed for a Few Days Next Week for Maintenance
The Woodland Ferry will be closed starting Wednesday, February 28th through Friday, March 1st for maintenance, according to DelDOT. Normal operations will resume Monday, March 4th.
Read MoreUpcoming Road Closures in the Georgetown Area
Johnson Road between Anderson Corner Road and Simpler Branch Road in the Georgetown area– will be closed starting tomorrow–February 23rd and continuing through March 1st (weather permitting) for the installation of a crossroad pipe. The Detour route will include Anderson Corner Road. Also near Georgetown, State Forest Road between Deer Forest Road and Wilson Hill Road…
Read MoreUPDATED: Saturday’s Snow – Mostly an Upstate Issue
UPDATED 8:30am – The speed limit on 495 in New Castle County has been increased to 55 mph. ====================== Winter weather advisory in effect till 10am Saturday Accuweather says we could see 1-3” of snow, however most of the snow is moving off-shore. We could still see flurries this morning. DelDOT crews were out yesterday…
Read MoreUpdates to be Given This Week on Projects in Dewey Beach
The Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) and DelDOT will be attending the Commissioner’s meeting later this week–on Friday, February 16th at 3pm to provide an update on their projects. CIB is working on a “Living Shoreline” project from Dagsworthy Ave bayside to McKinley Ave bayside. This project hopes to mitigateerosion along the bay shoreline,…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Later This Month in Selbyville Area
In the Selbyville area, Blueberry Farm Road between Baker Road and the Delaware-Maryland line will be closed starting on Tuesday, February 20th and continuing through March 15th (weather permitting) for the installation of crossroad pipes. Detour information is below: Detour Information from DelDOT: Detour: Motorist wanting to travel north on Blueberry Farm Road will turn right onto Morris Road,…
Read MoreMore Than 91,000 Bags of Trash Collected from Delaware Roads in 2023
DelDOT and its partners collected 91,810 bags of trash in 2023 in the ongoing effort to Keep Delaware Litter Free. The Department and its partners also collected nearly 5,000 tires, and 68 appliances from alongside Delaware roads. The work was performed by DelDOT Maintenance & Operations employees, DART, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway efforts, the Work A Day Earn…
Read MoreExpect Delays for Maintenance Openings on Rehoboth Ave Drawbridge Tuesday in Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach officials say routine maintenance on the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge has been scheduled by DelDOT for Tuesday, February 6th. Maintenance openings of the drawbridge will begin around 10am.
Read MorePublic Meeting Next Week at Millsboro Public Library Regarding Bypass Project
The Millsboro Public Library is inviting citizens to learn about the Millsboro Bypass at 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday, February 7th at 217 West State Street. Officials from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be on hand to answer questions about the progress of the roadwork. Ground was broken last April for the long-awaited construction to…
Read MoreAnd the Snow Plow Name Winners Are…
Three more DelDOT snow plows now have names! This year’s winners are “Ice Ice Bladey” – from Sophia R, a 4th grader at Rehoboth Elementary School. “Melton John” from Parker H a home-schooled kindergartner from Kent County and “Blades of Flurries from Logan S, a 3rd grader at St. Anthony of Padua Grade School in…
Read More2024 Delaware Aviation Summit Set for Jan 31 in Dover
DelDOT announces the Office of Aeronautics will host the 2024 Delaware Aviation Summit on January 31st from 9 to 3pm. Various speakers will discuss topics including the impact of aviation on Delaware’s economy, infrastructure investments at various facilities throughout the state and the return of commercial air service to Wilmington Airport. The summit will be…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Laurel Area Road Closure Next Week
UPDATED: Level 1 Driving Warning Rescinded Due to Icing Conditions
UPDATED – 01-17-24 – DEMA is rescinding its Level 1 Driving Warning in #NetDE as of Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 a.m. Thanks to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) crews who have been working through the night to improve road conditions. The warning was issued due to the likelihood of icing occurring on roads…
Read More2023 Saw Fewer Deadly Crashes in Delaware
DelDOT officials report there were fewer fatal crashes on Delaware roads in 2023 than in 2022. There were 137 fatalities last year, compared to 164 in 2022 and the numbers are lower across the board – a 13% reduction in pedestrian fatalities, 29% reduction in bicycle deaths and a 32% reduction in motorcycle fatalities. While…
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