Walnut Street bridge fully opens

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

On Wednesday, May 8, the City of Milford announced that the Walnut Street bridge, which had undergone resurfacing and beautification over the past few months was now open to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The city also reminded motorist that vehicles are now required to yield to pedestrians crossing the bridge as it is now an official crosswalk. A design …

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,” …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – January 16, 2024

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This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Food Bank of Delaware officially opens new facility in Milford Retired USAF veteran writes suicide prevention book EDGE grants give Del. entrepreneurs money – and advice Walnut Street bridge project moves closer to completion Milford electric rates remain among lowest in state with upcoming 4.8% power cost adjustment Click on the image below to view …

Walnut Street bridge project moves closer to completion

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two requests from City Engineer James Puddicombe that will bring upgrades to the Walnut Street bridge in downtown Milford to fruition. Council awarded a construction oversight contract to Greenway-Pederson, Inc. as well as the bid for construction to Mumford and Miller Concrete. “Greenman-Pederson has a local office for their engineering firm here …

Downtown Milford reveals county divider marker

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Downtown Milford Inc. in partnership with the City of Milford and WSFS revealed two new plaques located on the Walnut Street bridge that identify the dividing line between Kent and Sussex Counties. The new plaques are designed as a photo opportunity for those who come to downtown Milford. “We are grateful that all of you are able to be with …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Feb. 15, 2022

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This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines City Approves Voter Registration Changes Culture Council sees preliminary plan for Walnut Street Bridge Business Bluhm explains economic development process in Milford Government & Politics Council hears details on funding for on Capital Improvement Projects Milford CIP Plan includes water projects Several street projects included in CIP for Milford Street scaping and parking lot …

Council sees preliminary plan for Walnut Street Bridge

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     An artist rendering of what the Walnut Street bridge could look like after upgrades At a Council workshop, City Manager Mark Whitfield and Public Works Director, Mike Svaby, provided Milford City Council with a preliminary design for the Walnut Street bridge. The goal is to create a speed deterrent, a pedestrian crossing and ADA access …