Governor Matt Meyer Announces Closure of All State Offices for Monday, January 26
WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer announced that all State of Delaware offices in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. This decision comes in the wake of increasingly treacherous and icy conditions across Delaware, and with forecasted temperatures not expected to rise above freezing for several days. “We’re […]
Level 1 Driving Warning Statewide at Midnight
Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 1 Driving Warning statewide effective at 12:01 a.m. to coincide with the State of Emergency. This driving warning will remain until further notice, and may be replaced by increased restrictions if road conditions worsen through the night. The restrictions are in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe weather and perilous road conditions.
State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response
Governor Matthew Meyer has signed a State of Emergency at 5:00 p.m. today in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern. The State of Emergency will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this storm, including the activation of the Delaware National Guard.
DelDOT Reminds Drivers about Work Zone Awareness
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a vehicle traveling on Route 113 south near Redden Road in Georgetown failed to slow down and move over, striking a DelDOT truck equipped with a trailer-mounted attenuator, marking the first incident of 2026 of a DelDOT employee or vehicle being struck. The employee in the truck was evaluated for […]
Wilmington DMV to Remain Closed Week of December 29, 2025
DelDOT announces that the Karen L. Johnson DMV facility south of Wilmington will remain closed the week of December 29, 2025. DMV’s three other locations in Delaware City, Dover, and Georgetown will resume operation on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 10:00AM. New Castle County customers in need of DMV services can visit the next closest […]
