DelDOT

  • Delaware moves from 10th to 5th among Bicycle Friendly States In honor of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists today released its latest Bicycle Friendly States ranking. In the sixth annual assessment, Delaware achieved a fifth place ranking nationally, while placing number one in the northeastern United States.May 1, 2013
  • ‘See it Both Ways’ Safety Campaign Launched at the Walkable, Bikeable Summit At the Walkable, Bikeable Summit today, Governor Jack Markell was joined by Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Shailen Bhatt, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Collin O’Mara and bike advocacy groups to launch the ‘See it Both Ways’ safety campaign designed to educate motorists and bicyclists to look out for each other and share the road. May 1, 2013
  • Governor Markell, DE’s Congressional Delegation and Army Corps Announce Beach Restoration Project Governor Jack Markell, Delaware’s Congressional Delegation of U.S. Sens. Carper and Coons and Representative John Carney (all D-Del.) and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Collin O’Mara announced that as much as $30 million in federal funding has been secured to rebuild Delaware beaches to protect homes, businesses and roads against future storm damage. April 30, 2013
  • Governor Markell to Meet with IT Business Leaders in Mumbai Governor Jack Markell announced today that he will lead a trade mission to India from February 6 -16, 2013January 18, 2013
  • Governor Advises Residents To Make Plans for Arrival of Hurricane Sandy With the strong possibility Hurricane Sandy will significantly affect Delaware, Governor Markell is urging residents and visitors to prepare for the storm. A combination of rain, wind and tides indicate the Hurricane Sandy could impact the entire state.October 26, 2012
  • DelDOT is preparing for a possible major storm The men and women of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) are spending today doing all they can to prepare for the possibility of a major storm striking Delaware, and many will be working over the weekend to ensure the state's transportation system is as secure as possible.October 26, 2012
  • DelDOT makes advance preparations for Hurricane Sandy As Hurricane Sandy moves along the East Coast of the United States, senior officials from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) are monitoring the reports from the National Weather Service, and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency. They have instructed DelDOT crews to begin preparations in case the storm impacts our state.October 26, 2012
  • Launch of the Delaware Third Track Construction Project Secretary Shailen Bhatt announced the launch of the Delaware Third Track Construction Project which will allow for more efficient movement and increased performance by commuter and intercity passenger trains.October 19, 2012
  • Officials celebrate Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail opening Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, DelDOT Secretary Shailen Bhatt, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and City of Newark officials came together to mark the long awaited grand opening of the Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail.September 10, 2012
  • Sussex County Breaks Ground on Runway Extension Project at County Airport The Governor helped break ground on a project that will extend the main runway at the Sussex County Airport near Georgetown. The improvements, to be completed in late 2013, will make the facility more accessible and safer for larger aircraft and open new opportunities for businesses that use the adjacent industrial park as their base of operations. August 17, 2012
  • Market Street Safety Improvement Project Completion Ceremony DelDOT Secretary Shailen Bhatt has announced completion of the Market Street Safety Improvement project in Wilmington.August 8, 2012
  • Delaware Awarded Three Federal Grants for Bayshore Improvement Projects The U.S. Federal Highway Administration, as part of its Public Lands Highways Discretionary (PLHD) Program and the National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP), has awarded Delaware three grants totaling $1,720,500.00.August 2, 2012
  • Indian River Inlet Bridge Open to Traffic In an event commemorating the historic opening of the gleaming-new structure, Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Shailen Bhatt drove the first passenger vehicle over the bridge.January 20, 2012