Use Extreme Caution Traveling through Work Zones
Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2024
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) urges all drivers to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. The urgency of the message follows a recent rise in work zone crashes. In 2023, 15 DelDOT vehicles were struck by motorists. As of July 22, 2024, that figure is already over double last year’s with 37 […]
Electronic Speed Safety Program to begin in I-95/Route 896 Construction Zone
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with the Delaware State Police announce that beginning Monday, July 8, 2024, the Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) will be active in the I-95/Route 896 construction zone in Newark and will last until the end of the project.
DelDOT, Georgetown Celebrate Completion of Park Avenue Phase 1 Project
Department of Transportation | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 7, 2024
Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski joined state and local officials to celebrate the opening of the $21 million first phase of the Park Avenue relocation project on Friday. The nearly two-mile segment of road included reconstruction of Arrow Safety Road from Route 113 to S. Bedford Street, a new roundabout at the intersection of S. […]
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 6, 2024
Drivers, do your part and give motorcyclists extra room to stop and maneuver. Always look out for motorcyclists when turning, changing lanes, and at intersections.
Motorcyclists, make yourselves visible by always using your headlights. Wear protective clothing and dress for a crash, not just the ride, and never travel in a vehicle’s blindsight.
DelDOT Highlights National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week “Become a hero toward zero, their lives depend on it.”
Delaware State Police | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Distracted Driving | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Seat Belts | Speed Awareness | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski was joined by representatives of the Delaware State Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic on Monday at the 95/896 interchange project to call attention to the importance of safe driving in our work zones across the state. National Work Zone Awareness Week is held each April at the traditional start of construction […]
