DelDOT -- News

TRAFFIC ALERT - Construction to begin for Market Street Safety Improvements

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) wants to alert motorists that the first phase of the Market Street Safety Improvements project will begin on Wednesday, September 8 and end in late November, pending weather. Concrete barriers will be placed to provide a work area and one through lane of traffic will begin at South Market Street between A Street and Garashes Lane. All businesses will remain open during this construction. [More]

DelDOT to Suspend Construction Projects over Labor Day Weekend

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dover -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) reminds travelers to anticipate increased traffic on Delaware's major highways starting on Friday, September 3, for the upcoming holiday weekend. Peak travel times are expected to occur from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 3 and Monday, September 6. All construction projects underway will be shut down by noon on Friday, September 3, except in the event of an emergency. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Tree Removal Will Require the Closure of Old Cooches Bridge Road

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Newark -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that Old Cooches Bridge Road from Route 896 to Old Baltimore Pike in Newark will be closed from 7:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 2. DelDOT will be removing a tree, which is a safety hazard to motorists. Speed tables will also be installed to replace the speed cushions, which are currently on the roadway. [More]

First Dedicated Bikes Lanes over the C & D Canal Cross St. Georges Bridge / Political leaders, DelDOT and Army Corps of Engineers celebrate new lanes by pedaling across canal

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

St. Georges -- Governor Jack Markell and Transportation Secretary Carolann Wicks were joined today by Federal and state officials, and bicycle advocates at a ceremony to recognize the newly completed bike lanes on the St. Georges Bridge across the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. Governor Markell led the excited group of cyclists on the 2.5 mile ride over the bridge and back. [More]

Sixth Annual Imagine A Litter Free Delaware Clean Up To Be Held October 2, 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that it will host it's Sixth Annual "Imagine A Litter-Free Delaware" Clean Up Day on Saturday, October 2. DelDOT has designated this as a statewide cleanup day when everyone is invited to come out to clean Delaware's roads, highways and community areas. This is also a perfect time for everyone to stop and consider what a litter-free Delaware would look like, and do what they can to make our state a cleaner and healthier place. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Bridge Rehabilitation Project Will Require I-95 & I-495 Nighttime Ramp Closures / Beginning Wednesday, August 25

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

New Castle -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that on Wednesday, August 25, motorists can expect the nighttime closures of the following ramps: I-95 southbound ramp to I-295 northbound towards the Delaware Memorial Bridge and I-495 southbound ramp to I-295 northbound for bridge rehabilitation. The time period for this project will be from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning. [More]

Capital Transportation Program Hearings Set / DelDOT Partners with Wilmington Area Planning Council

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dover -- Interested persons are encouraged to participate in the development of the state's six-year Capital Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2012 - 2017, by attending a public hearing to be held in August. The hearing is jointly sponsored by the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO), and the Council on Transportation. DelDOT's New Castle County public hearing, held in conjunction with WILMAPCO, is set for August 30, 2010, from 4-7 p.m. at WILMAPCO offices, 850 Library Ave., Newark. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Tenth America's 9/11 Motorcycle Ride Weekend Traffic on I-95 / Saturday, August 21

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the Tenth America's 9/11 ride will occur on Thursday, August 19 through Sunday, August 22. Motorists may expect congestion and delays on I-95 northbound from Newark to the Delaware Memorial Bridge on Saturday, August 21 from 9:30 a.m. through 1 p.m. Variable message boards will be posted on Route 896 northbound, Route 1 northbound, and I-95 advising motorists of possible delays. [More]

Construction on Maryland Avenue Causes Major Detour for DART First State Bus Routes 5 and 9

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- With Maryland Avenue to close near Wilmington's Canby Park for railroad crossing construction from Saturday, August 21, through Wednesday, August 25, DART Bus Routes 5 and 9 will be on a major detour during the closure. All stops along Maryland Avenue between DuPont Road and Broom Street will not be served during this time. Passengers south of the closure can board at the temporary bus stops along either Maryland Avenue at Matthes Avenue (next to Richardson Park United Methodist Church) to travel toward Christiana Mall; or Race Street (next to Dunkin' Donuts), or Maryland Avenue at Ashley Place to travel into Wilmington. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Bridge Maintenance Project Will Require Daytime Closure of Exit 3 to 12th Street

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that on Wednesday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., motorists can expect the daytime closure of I-495 southbound off ramp Exit 3 to 12th Street in Wilmington for bridge maintenance. Variable message signs will notify motorists of the closure and the accompanying detour. DelDOT provides construction schedule updates and real time traffic information at DelDOT or listen to WTMC 1380 AM. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Bridge Inspection Will Require Lane Closures on Route 141/Barley Mill Road

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- The Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) bridge maintenance section will inspect the Tyler McConnell Bridge on Route 141/Barley Mill Road between Route 100/Montchanin Road and Powder Mill Road. The right lane will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, August 16 and Tuesday, August 17. The rain date will be Wednesday, August 18. [More]

Residents Who Live Near Public Transportation Live Healthier, Study Finds

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- A new report, released by the American Public Transportation Association on August 8, 2010, which surveys current research has found that people who live in communities with high-quality public transportation drive less, exercise more, live longer, and are generally healthier than residents of communities that lack quality public transit. Evaluating Public Transportation Health Benefits, a study conducted for APTA by Todd Litman of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute aggregates the findings of several recent studies and concludes that people living in transit-oriented smart growth communities enjoy several health benefits, not seen in other communities, including residents drive less, exposing them to a lower risk of fatal vehicle accidents. Such communities also have less pollution, because public transportation produces far less emissions per passenger mile than private automobiles. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Norfolk Southern Railroad Will Close Lorewood Grove Road for Emergency Repairs

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Middletown -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that Norfolk Southern Railroad will close the railroad crossing on Lorewood Grove Road between Ratledge Road and Old Summit Road near Middletown for emergency track repairs. The road will be closed at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11. The road will reopen by 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 12. [More]

DART Resort Transit Celebrates its 21st Season with Record Breaking Ridership and Beach Park & Ride Usage

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- Started in 1990 as Delaware Resort Transit, DART Resort Transit is in the height of its 21st season and is celebrating with record breaking ridership and usage of the DART Rehoboth Beach Park & Ride lot. DART First State is operated by the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC). As of August 5th, the DTC Resort Bus System has broken records for the highest number of riders for the same period last year. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Rehabilitation Project Will Require Lane Restrictions/Closures on Route 299/Main Street

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Middletown -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that during construction in Middletown, motorists will encounter the following nighttime lane restrictions/closures: Monday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 10 Route 299/Main Street and Catherine Street Nighttime lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving preparations/work at intersection Wednesday, August 11 through Tuesday, August 17 Route 299/Main Street between Broad Street and Catherine Street The road will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for milling, patching, and hot-mix paving. Variable message signs have been posted to alert motorists of the closure and the accompanying detours. The contractor for this project is A-Del Construction Company. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Bridge Inspection Will Require Lane Closures on Route 1

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Bear -- The Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) bridge maintenance section will inspect the bridge over the Red Lion Creek on Route 1 northbound and southbound between Route 72/Wrangle Hill Road and Exit 160 (Elkton) near Bear. The right lane and shoulder will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 10. The rain date will be Wednesday, August 11. [More]

The HAWK Has Come to Delaware! / DelDOT Prepares to Premier New Type of Traffic Signal

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Newark -- As summer begins to draw to a close and classes are just around the corner for students at the University of Delaware in Newark, those taking agricultural classes on the Webb Farm will return to the campus to find a new kind of traffic signal. One meant to make it easier and safer for students, faculty members, and visitors to cross Route 72 at Farm/Webb Lane. The signal is a High-intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) and is being installed as a joint partnership between the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Section of Otts Chapel Road to close for repair of underground pipe / From Monday, August 9th to August 30th

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Middletown -- Otts Chapel Road, between North Hunter Forge Road and Sandy Drive, will be closed from August 9 to about August 29 to replace underground pipes, announced the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). The section of road to be closed is less than one half mile long. The closure is necessary to replace the underground pipes that convey the water from Persimmon Run under Otts Chapel Road. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Bridge Inspection Will Require Daytime Lane Closure on Chapel Street

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Newark -- The Department of Transportation's Bridge Maintenance Section wants to alert motorists that the right lane will be closed on South Chapel Street between Old Baltimore Pike and East Chestnut Hill Road for the bucket truck inspection under the bridge. The inspection hours will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, August 2 and Tuesday, August 3, pending weather. The inspection on Route 72 northbound along the east side of piers moving from Bridge 1-709 (I-95 northbound) to Bridge 1-708 (I-95 southbound) after which time, we will require traffic control to be shifted to Route 72 southbound for the inspection of the west side of piers. [More]

Microsurfacing: Paving The Road Ahead / A Cost Effective Approach To Pavement Management

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) informs motorists about the use of a new process known as microsurfacing, which is becoming a popular alternative to traditional hot-mix asphalt. Microsurfacing is a thin, tough layer of asphalt emulsion containing aggregate (rocks), water and mineral fillers. It is used to seal cracks and prevent moisture from penetrating the road base. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Survey Work Will Require the Temporary Closure of the Ramp & Lanes in the Vicinity of Roth Bridge / Monday, July 26

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

St. Georges -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that at 10 p.m. on Monday, July 26, there will be rolling lane closures along Route 1 in the vicinity of the William V. Roth, Jr., Bridge for survey work. The southbound lane closures will begin south of the Route 72 interchange. [More]

Annual Inspection of Existing Indian River Inlet Bridge Scheduled

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Indian River -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) advises motorists, cyclists and pedestrians that DelDOT's Bridge Inspection Team will be conducting an above-water inspection of the existing Indian River Inlet Bridge structure during the week of July 26. The inspections are conducted yearly and are part of ongoing measures to ensure the safety of the current bridge until its replacement is completed. The inspections will occur on Route 1 southbound on the bridge on Tuesday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Route 1 northbound on the bridge on Wednesday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Installation of New Guide Signs Requires Daytime & Nighttime Lane Closures in New Castle County

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the installation of overhead guide signs will require daytime and nighttime lane closures beginning on Monday, July 19 and ending on Friday, July 23, pending weather. The sign placement work will impact these locations: Monday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. I-95 northbound, prior to Route 72; Right lane closed Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. [More]

DART's VigilVanguard Operator Training Program Promotes Rider Safety

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) (also known as DART First State) is one of the most progressive transit programs in the country. A mid-sized agency and part of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), it was named the Most Outstanding Public Transportation System by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) in 2003. DTC has approximately 1,000 employees and more than 400 vehicles throughout the state. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Signal Construction Project Will Require Lane Closures at Route 2 and Havel Avenue Intersection

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Elsmere -- The Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) Signal Construction staff in conjunction with Byer's Electrical and Sam's Construction will begin construction at the intersection of Route 2 and Hazel Avenue in the town of Elsmere beginning on Monday, July 12. This project will involve the installation of a countdown pedestrian signal and American Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps, crosswalks, and modifications to the existing traffic signal. The intermittent lane closures will be restricted to the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. [More]