The St. Georges Bridge is set to reopen Oct. 11. (Photo from Historic Bridges)

St. Georges Bridge reopening should reduce congestion

Jarek RutzCulture, Headlines

This article has been updated Oct. 14 with comments from the Creamery at St. Georges. Delawareans traveling through New Castle County can expect some smoother traffic flow starting this Friday, Oct. 11. After 18 months of closure for major repairs to the bridge deck and other features, the St. Georges Bridge is reopening at 11 a.m. Local businesses are likely …

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Coastal dunes to get some love from state after breaches

bshupeGovernment, Headlines

Coastal dunes just north of the Indian River inlet will be getting additional metal sheets embedded in the sand as well as emergency sand replacement after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches, Gov. John Carney announced Thursday. The work is designed to protect the beach and Delaware Route 1 during the winter storm season. The metal sheets will be …

Several car-related bills passed the state legislature this year.

Legislative Wrap-up: road, traffic, car bills passed in 2024

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

The Delaware General Assembly concluded its 2024 session with a flurry of bills affecting  highways, traffic and cars, many focused on improving safety and reducing crashes. RELATED: Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024 House Bill 373 – donations for highway safety Sponsored by Rep. Bill Bush, D-Cheswold, the bill enables the Office of Highway Safety to solicit and receive …

DelDOT explains multiple road closures in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Social media in the area is filled with residents and business owners complaining about three road construction projects that have closed or slowed traffic. Northeast Front Street, Walnut Street and North Washington Street were all closed at one point in March. “The Northwest and Northeast Front Street Screetscape Improvements project began May 1, 2023 and will be completed this spring,” …

Delaware's DMV on the Go is back for the third year.

Ditch the lines and try DMV on the Go through October 31

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

Skip the endless lines and the alphabet and numerical soup of tickets that a standard trip to the DMV brings. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) kicks off its third season of “DMV on the Go” this week, allowing residents to renew their registrations, driver licenses, complete title work and more right in their neighborhood. “Mobility is one of …

DelDOT to hold virtual workshops regarding Cedar Beach Road bridge replacement

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is inviting all interested parties to a virtual workshop to discuss the replacement of Bridge 3-927 on (S036) Cedar Beach Road. The purpose of the virtual workshop is to present the details of the bridge replacement and any additional information related to the project. The workshop will be available online through October 24. Citizens are invited …

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Storm may drop 2-6 inches of snow upstate; 6-8 inches downstate

bshupeCulture, Headlines

This 6 p.m. Sunday map shows the area expected to get the most snow expanded throughout the day.   As schools up and down the state said they would close Monday because of anticipated snow, the National Weather Service on Sunday issued a winter storm warning for Kent and Sussex counties  Monday and winter weather advisory for New Castle County. …

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You’re not the only one who thinks traffic to, around beaches is worse

Charles MegginsonCulture, Headlines

  Dr. Beth Duncan says there are increasing numbers of accidents in front of her Lewes office.   Delaware’s beaches have seen traffic return to pre-pandemic levels — and then some, according to people driving the roads.  With the resurgence of tourism and rapid development of the coastal region, some locals say the summer of 2021 traffic has become worse …