The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that short-term construction-related lane closures will be suspended on major roadways beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 1, 2018.

Before heading onto the roads, motorists can monitor real-time conditions and view traffic cameras by visiting www.deldot.gov or using DelDOT’s smartphone application. The DelDOT App is free to download for Apple and Android smartphones and tablets, and can be found by searching for “DelDOT” at the Apple and Google Play stores. Motorists can also listen to WTMC 1380 AM for updates on road conditions.

Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
All Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations statewide will be closed on Friday, March 30, 2018, in observance of Good Friday. The DMV services will resume regular hours of operation from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018.

DART
DART will provide regularly scheduled service over the Easter weekend. For more information, please visit www.dartfirststate.com or call 1-800-652-DART.

Governor John Carney, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan, and a host of other dignitaries participated in a Department of Transportation (DelDOT) groundbreaking on Monday for the SR 1, Northeast Front Street Grade Separated Intersection project. The construction is anticipated to be complete by summer 2020.

“Working together with state legislators, we are investing more than $115 million in needed infrastructure projects across Kent County this year, including the one we’re celebrating today,” said Governor John Carney. “As a result, this project will improve safety for all those who live and travel through the Milford area by eliminating yet another dangerous crossover along Route 1.”

“With projects in Little Heaven and South Frederica which will be completed this year along Route 1, I am excited to see us move forward with our next grade separated interchange project in Milford,” said Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan. “These projects not only will improve safety, but the quality of life for all those who live and work in the area.”

“This is a smart highway project that leverages state and federal dollars to make safety improvements, and improve the economic viability of this part of Milford,” said U.S. Senator Tom Carper. “Last week, Congress passed a spending bill that will increase funding for roads, transit, rail, and other critical infrastructure. That includes eight and a half million dollars that will come to DelDOT this year, in addition to many more millions of dollars that our state can compete for in TIGER and transit grant programs. If we want to stay competitive and grow our economy, we must continue to invest in infrastructure.”

U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester said, “Through continued investments in smart infrastructure, Delaware is utilizing state-of-the-art technology to expedite road construction projects, minimize the burden on taxpayers, and improve road safety for citizens and tourists traveling through the state. By improving the intersection at Northeast Front Street and State Route 1 in Milford, we are taking meaningful steps toward making our roads safer and reducing traffic for Delaware families. That’s why I am proud to stand with Governor John Carney and Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan in breaking ground on this critically important project.”

This project aims to create a grade separated intersection at Northeast Front Street and SR 1 by elevating Northeast Front Street to cross above SR 1. Additionally, a connector road will be constructed between Northeast 10th Street and Northeast Front Street to eliminate the at-grade crossover, and redirect traffic to the proposed grade separation.

In conjunction with the corridor capacity preservation study for SR 1, a grade separated intersection at Northeast Front Street and SR 1 is needed to preserve both highway operational capacity and safety.

The contractor for this project is Diamond Materials LLC of Newport, Delaware. The contractor submitted a bid of $12,560,714.22, the lowest of seven bids received.

For more information on the project, visit the project webpage here. 

Governor Carney has issued a Level 1 Driving Warning effective at 2:45 p.m. for New Castle and Kent Counties as snowfall continues. DART has also announced the suspension of all bus service at 6:00 p.m. in New Castle and Kent Counties.

A Level 1 Driving Warning means that any person operating a motor vehicle shall exercise extra caution in the operation of their motor vehicle. In addition, motorists are encouraged not to operate a motor vehicle on the State’s roadways unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so.

The State of Emergency declared by Governor Carney at 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, for the entire state remains in effect until further notice. The authorization allows the National Guard to mobilize resources to assist with response related to heavy snow in New Castle County, and potential coastal flooding in Kent and Sussex counties. The State of Emergency also directs state agencies to assist in response and recovery efforts in coordination with the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.

All DART bus service in Kent and New Castle Counties will be suspended at 6:00 p.m.on Wednesday, March 21. Riders should plan accordingly.

Paratransit customers with scheduled trips after 6:00 p.m. in Kent or New Castle Counties will be contacted to reschedule to an earlier trip. Please call 1-800-652-3278, option 1 for more information.

Additonally, SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line is operating a Saturday schedule with enhanced service to Fairplay at Churchmans Crossing and Newark Stations. See this schedule at: http://www.septa.org/schedules/rail/special/pdf/WIL_1.html

Road Conditions Update:
Currently, the only flooding-related road closure is River Road located in Oak Orchard in Sussex County.

DelDOT crews continue to salt and plow roadways in New Castle and Kent Counties where snowfall is currently heaviest.

DelDOT will continue to provide regular updates throughout the duration of the storm event. Answers to commonly asked questions regarding snow removal can be found on the DelDOT Snow FAQ.

Real-time traffic conditions are available via the free DelDOT smartphone app and at www.deldot.gov.

Snow has begun falling over Delaware and DelDOT cautions motorists that road conditions will worsen as the full impact of the storm moves across the state today.

As of 10:00 a.m., no driving restrictions have been implemented, though motorists should use caution as slippery conditions are possible.

Governor Carney has announced that State of Delaware offices in Kent County are closing on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from noon until 11:59 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent County are to leave for the day at noon. Essential employees are to remain at work and report as scheduled.

Governor Carney also declared a State of Emergency effective at 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, for the entire state. The authorization allows the National Guard to mobilize resources to assist with response related to heavy snow in New Castle County, and potential coastal flooding in Kent and Sussex counties. The State of Emergency also directs state agencies to assist in response and recovery efforts in coordination with the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.

DelDOT will continue to provide regular updates throughout the duration of the storm event. Answers to commonly asked questions regarding snow removal can be found on the DelDOT Snow FAQ.

Real-time traffic conditions are available via the free DelDOT smartphone app and at www.deldot.gov.

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to treat roads and prepare for the arrival of a statewide snow event. As of 9:00 p.m., DelDOT maintenance & operations yards in New Castle County are fully staffed and treating roadways due to icy conditions. In Kent County, half of staff will report at 2:00 a.m., and will be fully staffed by 7:00 a.m. For Sussex County, a quarter of staff will report at 2:00 a.m., and will be fully staffed by 7:00 a.m. Staff will also be monitoring Route 1 for potential flooding south of Dewey Beach throughout the storm.

Governor Carney has declared a State of Emergency effective at 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, for the entire state. The authorization will allow the National Guard to mobilize resources to assist with response related to heavy snow in New Castle County, and potential coastal flooding in Kent and Sussex counties. The State of Emergency also directs state agencies to assist in response and recovery efforts in coordination with the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.

Due to the forecasted severe conditions, Governor John Carney has announced State of Delaware offices in New Castle County will be closed Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.

No driving restrictions have been implemented at this time, though motorists should use caution throughout the overnight hours as slippery conditions are possible.

The Wilmington and Delaware City DMVs will be closed on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

DART First State transit services crews have prepared equipment, service contractors have been notified, and snow removal contractors have been put on notice. Reservations and Control Center are prepared for a high volume of calls due to the possibility of passengers wanting to cancel or reschedule paratransit trips as the storm approaches.

DelDOT will continue to provide regular updates throughout the duration of the storm event. Please contact C.R. McLeod, DelDOT Director of Community Relations with any storm-related questions at 302-388-2303, or Charles.mcleod@delaware.gov.

Real-time traffic conditions are available via the free DelDOT smartphone app and at www.deldot.gov.