Killens Pond Road near DNREC’s Killens Pond State Park to be closed for construction July 22 – Aug. 16

FELTON – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that Killens Pond Road, from Paradise Alley Road to Scrap Tavern Road, will close to through traffic July 22 – Aug.16 for construction. Work will include repair and replacement of the bridge deck at the spillway adjacent to Killens Pond State Park.

Detour signs will be placed by DelDOT to route traffic from the day-use side of the park to the campground throughout the construction period. Visitor access from Route 13 to the campground entrance on Paradise Alley Road and to the main park entrance from Killens Pond Road will not be impacted. DelDOT flaggers will be on hand during the construction to direct pedestrian access to and from the Pondside Trail.

The park will remain open during the construction period.

Contact: Beth Shockley, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 49, No. 179


DNREC’s Bellevue State Park Summer Concert Series affected by construction project requiring detours to the park

WILMINGTON – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s Bellevue State Park has announced that visitors who travel to the park for the Bellevue Summer Concert Series need to be aware that an ongoing road construction project near the park will require using detour routes to get into the park via the entrance at 800 Carr Road, Wilmington, DE 19809.

The I-95 northbound and southbound ramps for Marsh Road, Exit 9, are closed for repairs until the end of August. Due to ongoing construction, motorists are prohibited from turning left onto Carr Road from Marsh Road southbound. A recently-updated GPS navigation system and the Google Maps mobile app can provide accurate turn-by-turn directions to navigate the construction detours and enter Bellevue State Park entrance at 800 Carr Road.

Visitors without GPS or Google Maps mobile app access can follow these directions to navigate safely to the Bellevue park entrance:

  • I-95 northbound: Continue northbound on I-95 past exit 9 (Marsh Road) and exit the interstate at Exit 10 (Harvey Road). Turn right onto Harvey Road, then right again onto Philadelphia Pike. Turn right onto Silverside Road and then left onto Carr Road. The park entrance will be approximately one mile ahead on the left.
  • I-95 southbound: Exit the interstate at Exit 9 (Marsh Road) and turn left onto Marsh Road southbound. Continue past Carr Road and turn left onto Washington Street Extension. Turn left onto Philadelphia Pike, left onto Bellevue Parkway, and left again onto Carr Road. The park entrance will be just ahead on the left.
  • I-495 Northbound and Southbound: Exit the interstate at Exit 4 (Edgemoor). Turn right onto Edgemoor Road, turn slightly right onto State Route 3 (Marsh Road), then turn right onto Carr Road. The park entrance will be just ahead on the right.

The summer concert series has 23 dates, scheduled every Thursday and Sunday now through Aug. 25, with the exception of Thursday, July 4. Visitors who require assistance with navigating to the park to attend concerts can call the park office at 302-761-6963.

Contact: Beth Shockley, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 49, No.147


DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife temporarily closing rifle-pistol range at Ommelanden Hunter Ed. Training Center

Range building expansion project to improve access and operations

NEW CASTLE – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that the rifle-pistol range at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center will close temporarily, beginning Wednesday, May 22, for a construction project to expand the range building.

A new inspection and observation building will be constructed at the entrance to the rifle-pistol range. This building will provide public shooters and range staff with a safe, efficient facility to inspect firearms and ammunition and to better route shooters in and out of the range. Construction is anticipated to take 30 days and the pistol-rifle range will reopen immediately upon project completion. The upgrade is part of improving the Ommelanden shooting range facility to better serve shooting sports customers.

Trap and skeet fields and archery courses will not be impacted by the upgrade, and will remain open during regular operating days and hours, available at Ommelanden Range.

For more information, please call the DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Wildlife Section at 302-739-9912.

Contact: Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 49, No. 119


DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces dredging near the Assawoman Canal Trail to begin May 6

REHOBOTH BEACH – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced that dredging will begin May 6 on a lagoon adjacent to the Assawoman Canal in Delaware Seashore State Park. Preparation work for the dredging is underway at the site off Town Road near Route 26 in Ocean View. It includes tree removal along the perimeter of the lagoon. The project will enable launch access to the canal for canoes and kayaks.

During the construction period, which is expected to last until late spring, the Town Road parking lot and trailhead will be temporarily closed on some construction days. The main portion of the Assawoman Canal Trail will remain open to walkers and cyclists.

The Delaware Seashore State Park Regional Office manages the Assawoman Canal Trail. For more information, contact Park Superintendent Doug Long at 302-227-2800 or visit www.destateparks.com for restriction updates and project progress.

Contact: Beth Shockley, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 49, No. 108


DNREC’s Div. of Parks & Rec. announces major parking lot renovation at Holts Landing State Park starting mid-April

MILLVILLE – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced that parking lot renovation and road construction upgrades will begin at Holts Landing State Park in mid-April. The project includes new paving to the main parking lot and creation of a “roundabout” traffic circle, to aid boaters.

During the construction period, expected to last until late spring, delays or restrictions on vehicles and boat trailers will be necessary. In addition, boat ramp activity could be temporarily delayed on some construction days. Notices of restrictions will be available via www.destateparks.com. The park will remain open to walkers and cyclists, and visitors can still access other areas of the park during the construction period.

Funding for the project was provided in part by Community Transportation Funds from State Senator Gerald Hocker and State Representative Ron Gray.

The Delaware Seashore State Park Regional Office manages Holts Landing State Park. For more information, contact Park Superintendent Doug Long at 302-227-2800 or visit www.destateparks.com for restriction updates and project progress.

Contact: Beth Shockley, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 49, No. 85