Posts Tagged ‘DRBA’
Cape May – Lewes Ferry Contemplates New Vessel
The Delaware River and Bay Authority is working with an engineering firm to review and revise the Cape May – Lewes Ferry’s 13-year-old Master Plan. The project will also result in the design concept for a new vessel for the fleet. The existing ferry vessels will be thoroughly assessed as Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group…
Read MoreDrop In Ferry, Bridge Traffic Reflected In DRBA Budget
The Delaware River and Bay Authority has adopted its operating budgets heading into 2021, cutting proposed spending by nearly two-percent. The COVID-19 pandemic has had what’s called a significant negative impact on revenues for the agency, which operates the Cape May – Lewes Ferry, the Delaware Memorial Bridge, and associated police and services. Traffic was…
Read MorePier At Lewes Ferry Terminal Named After Former DRBA Commissioner
The Public Pier at the Cape May – Lewes Ferry Delaware terminal has a new name. A bronze plaque has been dedicated in recognition of the service and contributions of former Delaware River and Bay Authority Commissioner William Lowe the Third. DRBA commissioners unanimously approved renaming of the pier after Lowe more than a year…
Read MoreDE Memorial Bridge Work to Begin in September
An Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) deck overlay pilot project will commence on the New Jersey-bound Span of Delaware Memorial Bridge in September 2020. The duration of the overlay work is expected to be 5 weeks following Labor Day weekend. Two lanes will be closed to traffic throughout the overlay placement period – with an…
Read MoreToll Collectors to Return to DE Memorial Bridge Thursday Morning
Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020, the Delaware Memorial Bridge Twin Span will resume collecting cash at its southbound Toll Plaza. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, all DMB toll operators will be required to wear a face mask and gloves while collecting cash tolls. The DRBA is also supplying its…
Read MoreNew DSP & Municipal Recruits Complete Law Enforcement Training
The Delaware State Police held graduation ceremonies last week at Dover High School for the 93rd DSP and 89th Municipal Recruit Class. Twenty-five new Troopers and 24 Law Enforcement Officers have completed Law Enforcement training. These officers represent eight agencies across the state – including the DRBA, Dover, Georgetown, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments.
Read MoreDSP & Municipal Recruit Class Graduates
The 92-B Delaware State Police and 88th Municipal Recruit Class graduated Thursday afternoon at Dover High School. The class consists of three State Troopers and 19 law enforcement officers who represent DNREC Police, DRBA, and several local police departments – including Georgetown, Laurel, Milford, Milton, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments.Â
Read MoreTolls Going Up on Delaware Memorial Bridge – Beginning May 1
Beginning Wednesday, it will cost more to cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Tolls will increase for ALL vehicle classifications – to raise about $32-million in annual revenue to fund the Delaware River and Bay Authority’s Capital Improvement Program. The rate increase was approved during the February DRBA Commissioners meeting.
Read MoreScheduled Delaware Memorial Bridge Closure Tuesday Night/Wednesday AM
If you’re planning to travel over the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the early morning hours on Wednesday – the bridge will be closed to traffic twice so that a ship, the Zhen Hua 25, transporting two new ship-to-shore cranes to Philadelphia can pass under the bridge – and not distract drivers.  DRBA officials expect the…
Read MoreNew Troopers and Municipal Police Classes Graduate
The Delaware State Police celebrated its 92nd graduating class and 87th Municipal Recruit Class on Thursday. Twenty-eight troopers and 23 law enforcement officers successfully completed Law Enforcement training. The police officers represent multiple agencies – including Dover Police, the DNREC Police Division of Fish & Wildlife and the Division of Parks & Recreation, DRBA, Dewey…
Read MoreTwin Capes Ferry Now Part of Del-Jersey-Land Artificial Reef
The former Cape May-Lewes Ferry – the MV Twin Capes now has a new use as part of the Del-Jersey-Land Inshore Artificial Reef. The ferry, which was one of the original three ships in the DRBA fleet, was sunk just before noon today/Friday and will expand and enhance fish habitat and deep-sea diving opportunities. DNREC…
Read MoreFormer MV Twin Capes to be Sunk this Month to Del-Jersey-Land Artificial Reef
A retired Cape May-Lewes ferry ship will become a part of the Del-Jersey-Land artificial reef later this month. The MV Twin Capes was built in 1974 and is one of the three original vessels that operated between Lewes and Cape May. It was retired in October of 2013. Last July the ferry was sold to…
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