Lewes – Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings joined employees, contractors, utility companies, and the Delaware State Police on Monday at the SR 1/Minos Conaway project to call attention to the importance of safe driving in our work zones across the state.

National Work Zone Awareness Week is held each April at the traditional start of construction season, when the number of workers on our nation’s roadways increases. The theme of this year’s work zone awareness campaign is, “Safe Actions Save Lives.” The campaign features DelDOT workers who put their lives on the line daily as they work within active traffic maintaining Delaware roads.

“Every day, thousands of people are working on and along roads across our state to improve and maintain our infrastructure. We all have a responsibility to drive safely. Sadly, we have had 22 fatalities over the past three years involving the traveling public in work zones and encourage everyone to join the “Be DelAWARE” campaign to help us increase safety for everyone on our roads,” said Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings.

Although highway workers are often among the victims of such crashes, it’s important for drivers to understand that four out of five victims of work zone crashes are drivers or their passengers. Generally, crashes occur when drivers speed through a work zone or do not pay attention to the changing road conditions and run into other vehicles, highway equipment or safety barriers, or drive off the roadway completely. In a typical five-day work week, an average of seven motorists and one worker are killed nationwide. The primary causes of work zone crashes are following too closely and inattentive driving.

The National Work Zone Awareness Week began in 1999, when the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) signed a Memorandum of Agreement pledging to increase public awareness of work zone safety issues through a national media campaign. Since then, awareness has continued to grow, with state agencies and other organizations sponsoring high-visibility education and outreach initiatives.

Some simple tips for improving work zone safety include:
* When you see the “orange and black,” be extra cautious.
* Warning signs will let you know what to expect.
* Barrels or cones will delineate your path of travel.
* Flag persons will help direct you along the way.
* Avoid distractions.
* Don’t tailgate.
* Don’t change lanes.
* Reduce speed when approaching toll booths.
* Slow down and expect the unexpected.

For complete Delaware work zone statistics check out the Delaware Strategic Highway Safety Plan at: https://deldot.gov/Programs/DSHSP/index.shtml?dc=work_zone_safety

The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has also developed a Work Zone Safety webpage highlighting the statistics for the frequency and severity work zone crashes:
FHWA Work Zone Facts and Statistics – FHWA Office of Operations (dot.gov)

Due to the success and positive feedback, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will continue appointments at the Wilmington location until further notice. More than 12,500 customers have been served through the appointment system since the reopening of Wilmington DMV.

Appointments can be made online at appointments.dmv.de.gov. Those without internet access may call 302-744-2500 to schedule an appointment by phone.

The Delaware City, Dover, and Georgetown DMV locations will continue to offer walk-in service to customers.

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is excited to announce that the DMV on the Go season officially begins on April 2, 2026.

The mobile unit will be in Sussex County three days a week, through October 29, 2026, from 10am – 2pm. Every Monday, it will be at the Lewes Transit Center, Tuesdays at the CHEER Center in Milton, and every Thursday, it will be parked at the Harbor Freight Shopping Center in Seaford.

The DMV on the Go has an ADA accessible trailer and features four fully functional workstations. It comes complete with an awning for bad weather, wheelchair lift, and performs all transactions as a traditional DMV. Customers who need road exams, inspections, driver improvement assistance, or uninsured motorist services still need to visit one of our four primary locations.

Last year, the DMV on the Go trailer assisted over 3,600 customers renew their registrations, driver licenses, complete title work, and more, right in their neighborhood.

DMV on the Go locations:

Mondays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
DART’s Lewes Transit Center
17616 Coastal Highway
Lewes, DE 19958

Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Milton CHEER Center
24855 Broadkill Road
Milton, DE 19968

Thursdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Harbor Freight Shopping Center
900 Norman Eskridge Highway Seaford, DE 19973

For the full DMV on the Go schedule, check out the DMV On The Go Calendar or visit dmv.de.gov.

Dover – Continuing efforts to reduce crashes at intersections, the Delaware Department of Transportation announces that 15 new intersections throughout the state will be equipped with red-light cameras that are expected to be operational by this summer as part of the Electronic Red-Light Safety Program (ERLSP). Additionally, three intersections with existing red-light cameras will have new cameras installed on other intersection approaches. Currently, red-light cameras are operational at 45 intersections throughout the state. The 15 new locations include nine in New Castle County, five in Kent County, and one in Sussex County.

“The most important criteria in selecting an intersection for inclusion in the ERLSP is the frequency of crashes due to red-light running. Data from our existing locations have shown that after a camera is installed, angle crashes were reduced by an average of 41 percent,” said Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings. “This is a significant safety improvement as these kinds of crashes are more likely to result in serious injuries and fatalities.”

Once the cameras are operational, a 30-day warning period will be provided, which means motorists traveling through a red light at these locations will receive a warning instead of a citation, until the warning period expires. Signs will also be placed at each location to indicate that the intersection is monitored by cameras.

The 15 new locations expected to be operational by summer are:
New Castle County
• Route 202/Concord Pike at Prospect Avenue
• Route 202/Concord Ave at I-95 NB Off-Ramp
• Route 141/Powder Mill Road at Childrens Drive
• Route 141/Barley Mill Road at Route 100/Montchanin Road
• Route 41/Newport Gap Pike at Graves Road
• Route 40/Pulaski Highway at Pleasant Valley Road
• Route 40/Pulaski Highway at Brookmont Drive
• Route 4 WB/E. Justis Street at Marshall Street
• Route 13/Dupont Parkway at Duck Creek Road/Route 1 Ramps

Kent County
• Route 13/S. Dupont Boulevard at Simon’s Corner/Route 1 Ramps
• Route 13/S. Dupont Boulevard at S. Carter Road/Pharmacy Drive
• Route 13/S. Dupont Highway at Old North Road/N. East Camden Bypass
• Route 113/Dupont Boulevard at Airport Road/NW 10th Street
• Route 113/Dupont Boulevard at Route 14/Milford Harrington Highway/N. Front Street

Sussex County
• Route 1/Coastal Highway at Shuttle Road/Sea Blossom Boulevard.

Three existing locations with additional red-light cameras on intersection approaches now in effect are:
• Route 40/Pulaski Highway at Route 72/Sunset Lake Road/Wrangle Hill Road in New Castle County
• Route 13/S. Dupont Highway at Loockerman Street in Dover
• Governors Avenue at North Street in Dover

Existing red-light cameras that were temporarily deactivated for an intersection improvement project are now operational again at Route 2/Kirkwood Highway and Red Mill Road/Polly Drummond Hill Road in New Castle County.

Under the program, the fine for a violation is $137.50 and is assessed when a Notice of Civil Violation is sent to the registered owner of the vehicle involved in the traffic signal violation. Unlike traditional violations cited by a police officer, the camera violations are considered a civil offense, not a criminal one. As a result, the violation and fine will not impact a motorist’s insurance rate or accumulate points on their driving record.

The ERLSP began operation on February 1, 2004, with the activation of a camera located at the intersection of Route 13 and Webbs Lane in Dover. More information about the program can be found at de.gov/ERLSP

The Delaware Department of Transportation is now accepting Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) applications through April 17, 2026. TAP is a community-driven program that facilitates the development of non-traditional transportation projects. Projects that provide multi-modal transportation options that help reduce congestion, promote healthier lifestyles, and ensure every resident has reliable and sustainable ways to travel around our state.

Projects eligible for TAP funding may include:

• Adding pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Widening of walkways
• Constructing crosswalks
• Increasing ADA accessibility
• Improving non-driver access to public transportation
• Creating safer routes to schools

“Through TAP, DelDOT and our partners can construct sidewalks, bike lanes, strip bike lanes and crosswalks and lighting and so much more. Not only is the program constructing important infrastructure, but it is also improving the quality of life for all Delawareans,” shared Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings.

TAP is not a grant. The TAP is a set-aside of the federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program. Guidance under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” (BIL).

Funds are collected, managed, and expended by DelDOT. Submissions will be reviewed, ranked, prioritized, and accepted, on a competitive basis, by DelDOT and may be judged among different population distribution areas of Delaware. The Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO) equally ranks or prioritizes project submissions situated in New Castle County.

Applications for 2027 will be accepted through April 17, 2026. Use the website link below to apply.
TAP application

Examples of completed TAP projects include:

• Repairing a section of sidewalk along Delaware Avenue
• Addition of a crosswalk and ADA facilities at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Scott Street
• Widening of the sidewalk along Garfield Parkway, with the addition of crosswalks and ADA facilities
• Repair and widen the sidewalks in Brandywine Midtown
• Replacement of the Old Lancaster Pike Pedestrian Bridge

For more information on the program or the application process, interested parties are invited to join the TAP Overview Webinar on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The webinar is for information purposes only and is not a formal public workshop. Meeting details are accessible via the link below. For questions, please contact Kelly.valencik@delaware.gov or 302-760-2254.

Meetings / Workshops – Delaware Department of Transportation