Traffic Alert

DOT warns of lane closures on SR1 as part of pipe replacement project

Staff WriterHeadlines, Traffic

Motorists can expect lane closures on SR 1 (both Northbound and Southbound) from 9 am to 3 pm between the Thompsonville Road Interchange Exit 79 and the South Frederica Interchange (Milford Neck Road) Exit 83. These closures will begin on Tuesday, January 28, and run through Wednesday, February 5. Lanes will be open during the weekend of Jan. 31-Feb. 2. …

AAA Holiday Travel Forecast

Buckle up. The AAA Thanksgiving travel forecast says 217,000 of you are hitting the road

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Business, Traffic

WILMINGTON — Delawareans traveling this week for Thanksgiving hope they won’t be experiencing the plight of Steve Martin and John Candy in the classic Trains, Planes, and Automobiles movie as they head to see family and friends. On the other hand, they may not be upset if some out-of-town travelers get delayed if they’re the ones who will start the …

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North Church Street Update

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Traffic

The City of Milford Public Works Department is updating residents that ongoing water system work on North Church Street has been delayed due to issues in meeting required chlorine levels in a new water main that has not yet been connected to the system. As a result, the street has remained under construction, and water services have not been transferred, …

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DART service changes will go into effect Nov. 17

Peter OsborneDART, Featured, Government, Headlines, Traffic

Changes to DARTā€™s Statewide Bus Service will become effective Sunday, November 17, 2024. DART service changes are outlined below, summarized by county. Modifications to the original proposal are highlighted in bold text. The new route schedules will be available online at DartFirstState.com by mid-November, and printed pocket schedules will also be available by mid-November. New Castle County The following Routes …

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DelDOT projects discussed by council

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Traffic

Milford City Council discussed several upcoming DelDOT projects, including a request to the state agency to re-investigate the possibility of a bypass connecting Route 113 and Route 1 in order to alleviate traffic. Other projects included the Northeast Front Street TAP project, changes to the Route 113 and 14 intersections as well as an update on the Mispillion drawbridge. ā€œThe …

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Large boats must find detour around Mispillion River bridge

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Traffic

by Terry Rogers Ā  Ā  Although safe for vehicle traffic, an accident has damaged mechanisms that will allow the Mispillion River Bridge to open, forcing larger boats to detour around the area. On December 28, a dump truck pulling an excavator on a flatbed truck struck the overhead portion of the Mispillion drawbridge causing significant damage to the machinery, support …

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Pavement & Rehabilitation Project Will Require Lane Closure on Southeast 2ndĀ Street

Terry RogersTraffic, Headlines

Last week, DelDOT announced to motorists that Southeast Second Street form South Walnut Street to South Rehoboth Boulevard will have daytime lane and/or shoulder closures for milling, patching, paving, ADA curb ramp improvements, and striping.Ā  Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. The street repairs will be conducted on weekdays starting on Tuesday, September 7 through mid-November, pending weather. Times …