Driving Restrictions Update: New Castle County Downgraded to Level 1, Kent and Sussex Counties Remaining at Level 3
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026
(SMYRNA, Del.) – The following changes to driving restrictions in the State of Delaware have been announced and took effect at 11:00 a.m.: • New Castle County downgraded to Level 1 Driving Warning – Avoid traveling on roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. All motorists are urged […]
Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent County, Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County to remain in effect
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026
(SMYRNA, Del.) – The level 3 Driving Ban is still in effect for Kent County. New Castle County will remain in a level 2 Driving Restriction until further notice due to current road conditions. These state-mandates will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe […]
Level 3 Driving Ban Still in Effect for Sussex County
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026
(SMYRNA, Del.) – DEMA and Sussex County Emergency Management urge motorists to stay off the roads. The level 3 Driving Ban is still in effect for Sussex County as most roads are impassible. This state-mandated Driving Ban will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during […]
Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent and Sussex Counties, Level 2 Driving Restrictions for New Castle County Starting at 10 pm
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2026
(SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent and Sussex counties and Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County beginning at 10 p.m. This state-mandated Driving Ban will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe weather […]
Level 2 Driving Restriction Issued for Kent and Sussex Counties Effective at 9pm.
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2026
(SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 2 Driving Restriction for Kent and Sussex Counties effective at 9:00 p.m. until further notice. These state-mandated Driving Restrictions will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe weather and perilous road conditions. • […]
