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  Category: Department of Transportation


DelDOT is Preparing for the First Snow of the Season

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 8, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)  is monitoring this weekend’s weather and preparing for snow. According to the National Weather Service forecast, an inch to three inches of snow may occur Friday evening through Saturday evening. Motorists should be prepared for snow covered roadways and use caution while driving. In advance of the snowfall predicted […]




Patching Will Require Weekend Lane Closures on I-95 NB and I-495 NB

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 5, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that lanes will be closed for patching beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, December 8 until 5 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017. At all times, one lane will remain open to traffic. This closure is necessary to patch the deteriorated concrete in the center lane of I-495 NB […]




Funeral Services on Thursday, November 30 for Delaware State Police Sergeant Rodney Bond, Jr. Will Impact New Castle County Roads

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) alerts motorists that New Castle County roadways will be impacted by the funeral services for Delaware State Police Sergeant Rodney Bond, Jr. today. Public visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday, November 30 at the Bob Carpenter Center, 631 South College Avenue in Newark. Burial services […]




Over One Million Motorists Traveled Through Delaware’s Toll Plazas during Thanksgiving Holiday

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 29, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced that during the five-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period 1,200,235 vehicle trips were totaled at the I-95 Newark, SR 1 Biddles Corner, and Dover Toll Plazas. It is estimated that more than $3 million dollars in revenue was collected by Delaware’s toll plazas during this time frame. Click on […]




SR 141/I-95 Ramp Interchange Project Will Require Nighttime Lane Shifts on I-95 NB and I-295 NB

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Newport –  The Delaware Department of Transportation’s (DelDOT) contractor, Mumford and Miller Inc., will be shifting the I-295 northbound traffic to I-95 northbound between Exit 5 and past the SR 141 northbound interchange beginning Thursday, November 30, 2017. The lane shift will be in place at the following times: • 8 p.m. Thursday, November 30 until […]







  Category: Department of Transportation

DelDOT is Preparing for the First Snow of the Season

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 8, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)  is monitoring this weekend’s weather and preparing for snow. According to the National Weather Service forecast, an inch to three inches of snow may occur Friday evening through Saturday evening. Motorists should be prepared for snow covered roadways and use caution while driving. In advance of the snowfall predicted […]




Patching Will Require Weekend Lane Closures on I-95 NB and I-495 NB

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 5, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that lanes will be closed for patching beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, December 8 until 5 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017. At all times, one lane will remain open to traffic. This closure is necessary to patch the deteriorated concrete in the center lane of I-495 NB […]




Funeral Services on Thursday, November 30 for Delaware State Police Sergeant Rodney Bond, Jr. Will Impact New Castle County Roads

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) alerts motorists that New Castle County roadways will be impacted by the funeral services for Delaware State Police Sergeant Rodney Bond, Jr. today. Public visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday, November 30 at the Bob Carpenter Center, 631 South College Avenue in Newark. Burial services […]




Over One Million Motorists Traveled Through Delaware’s Toll Plazas during Thanksgiving Holiday

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 29, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced that during the five-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period 1,200,235 vehicle trips were totaled at the I-95 Newark, SR 1 Biddles Corner, and Dover Toll Plazas. It is estimated that more than $3 million dollars in revenue was collected by Delaware’s toll plazas during this time frame. Click on […]




SR 141/I-95 Ramp Interchange Project Will Require Nighttime Lane Shifts on I-95 NB and I-295 NB

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Newport –  The Delaware Department of Transportation’s (DelDOT) contractor, Mumford and Miller Inc., will be shifting the I-295 northbound traffic to I-95 northbound between Exit 5 and past the SR 141 northbound interchange beginning Thursday, November 30, 2017. The lane shift will be in place at the following times: • 8 p.m. Thursday, November 30 until […]