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Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective 11:00 AM

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2026


Driving restrictions lifted

SMYRNA, Del. – Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the remaining Level 1 Driving Warning in Kent and New Castle Counties, effective at 11:00 a.m. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. The cold weather advisory remains in effect as temperatures and wind chill will remain well below freezing in the coming days. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways and intersections may still have patches of ice and snow in some areas. Drivers should remain vigilant for black ice and proceed with caution when travelling over bridges that tend to freeze.

Follow DelDOT’s traffic advisory radio stations, WTMC, for streaming updates from WTMC Radio 1380AM and 98.5 FM. Listen to WTMC through the DelDOT app which provides real-time updates on roadway and transit conditions. For disabled vehicles on Delaware roads, call 302-659-4600 or 800-324-8379 to reach the Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) Transportation Management Center (TMC). For general information, call 302-760-2080 or 800-652-5600. Visit the National Weather Service’s NWS) Winter Weather Dashboard for winter weather conditions in the three-state region that includes Delaware.

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery, and mitigation services to save lives, protect Delaware’s economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies. DEMA is a division within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) and authorized by Delaware Code.

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Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective 11:00 AM

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2026


Driving restrictions lifted

SMYRNA, Del. – Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the remaining Level 1 Driving Warning in Kent and New Castle Counties, effective at 11:00 a.m. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. The cold weather advisory remains in effect as temperatures and wind chill will remain well below freezing in the coming days. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways and intersections may still have patches of ice and snow in some areas. Drivers should remain vigilant for black ice and proceed with caution when travelling over bridges that tend to freeze.

Follow DelDOT’s traffic advisory radio stations, WTMC, for streaming updates from WTMC Radio 1380AM and 98.5 FM. Listen to WTMC through the DelDOT app which provides real-time updates on roadway and transit conditions. For disabled vehicles on Delaware roads, call 302-659-4600 or 800-324-8379 to reach the Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) Transportation Management Center (TMC). For general information, call 302-760-2080 or 800-652-5600. Visit the National Weather Service’s NWS) Winter Weather Dashboard for winter weather conditions in the three-state region that includes Delaware.

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery, and mitigation services to save lives, protect Delaware’s economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies. DEMA is a division within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) and authorized by Delaware Code.

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