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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Closure of Butler Avenue for Railroad Crossing Maintenance

Lincoln --

DelDOT announces to motorists that Delmarva Central Railroad will be resurfacing and performing general maintenance of their railroad crossing at Butler Avenue between North Old State Road and Front Street.

The closure will begin at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Detour Routes:

Eastbound: Butler Avenue onto North Old State Road to Johnson Road to Front Street and return to Butler Avenue. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Closure of Warrington Road for Utility Crossroad Pipe Replacement

Rehoboth --

Location: Warrington Road CLOSED from Route 24/John J. Williams Highway to Old Landing Road, Rehoboth.

Times & Dates: 6:00 a.m. on April 22, 2020 until 7:00 am on April 24, 2020 pending weather. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Bridge Deck Repairs Will Require the Closure of Milford's US 113 Northbound Overpass

Milford --

The Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) contractor Eastern Highway Specialists will be closing the US 113 Northbound Overpass in Milford between Frontage Road and Route 1 northbound to repair the bridge deck.

The closure will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020. The overpass will reopen by 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Weekend Closure of Carr Road for Reconstruction

Wilmington --

Location: Carr Road, East of Marsh Road to the I-95 North Entrance Ramp, Wilmington.

Dates and Times: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020 until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: As part of the next phase of work on the I-95/Marsh Road interchange project, DelDOT announces to motorist that Carr Road will be closed to complete drainage work and concrete patching for the on-going phase of construction. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: 2nd Street On Ramp to I-95 SB Closure to Begin on May 11, 2020

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces the first project related to the I-95 corridor rehabilitation project began on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

This project will remove the existing I-95 southbound on-ramps and existing bridge structures for the 2nd Street and Jackson Street ramps and build a new ramp configuration for access to I-95 southbound.

Additional left turn lanes will also be added on Lancaster Avenue to Adams Street and 2nd Street to the new reconfigured on-ramp. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Closure of Route 71/Red Lion Road for Sewer Installation

Bear --

Location: Route 71/Red Lion Road between Route 72/Wrangle Hill Road and Willow Oak Boulevard, Bear.

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day, starting on Monday, May 18, 2020 until Friday, May 22, 2020, pending weather.

In the event of inclement weather, the contractor may also use Saturday, May 23, 2020. [More]




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UPDATED: Daytime Lane Closures on South State Street and Route 10 for Construction of Multi-Use Path

Dover --

Location: Route 10 from Gateway Shopping Center to South State Street, Dover.

Times and Dates: 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. weekdays, pending weather.

May 11, 2020 until mid-October 2020, pending weather. [More]




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UPDATE - DART is Operating a Reduced Service Level Statewide Until Further Notice

In addition to the service outlined below, starting on Thursday, March 19, Route 301 will add the weekday roundtrip leaving Wilmington at 4:20 AM, arriving in Dover at 5:42 AM; and then leaving Dover at 6:00 AM, arriving in Wilmington at 7:41 AM. Route 303 will be operating the weekday schedule. In Sussex County, Route 206 will operate on the normal weekday schedule.

 

DART public transit services are operating on the following reduced service schedule until further notice. On weekdays, regular fixed route services are operating on a Saturday service schedule statewide, with additional service on Routes 15, 18, 43 and 301. DART’s regularly scheduled weekend service will operate normal service levels. For specifics, please visit https://www.DartFirstState.com.

 

Statewide Paratransit services will continue to operate normal hours, as will the Reservations Call Center.




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DelDOT Shares Update on Public Services

Due to the presence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Delaware and the direction of medical professionals, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has implemented several additional measures to clean facilities and vehicles used by the public to help limit the spread of the illness. At Delaware’s four motor vehicle service centers, three toll plazas, and two […]




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DPH Provides Update on Individuals Being Tested

DOVER (March 13, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, a total of 72 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive for the disease (these results are pending […]




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Update on DART Services

As of Monday, March 16, all DART public transit services are operating as regularly scheduled. Due to the presence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Delaware and the direction of medical professionals, Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) has implemented several additional measures to clean facilities and vehicles used by the public to help limit the spread of the […]




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DelDOT Operational Changes Update for March 17, 2020

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind. Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 6:00pm, the Biden Welcome Center on I-95 in Newark will temporarily close to the public as efforts continue to limit crowds from gathering in response […]




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March 18: Watch Live Update on Coronavirus Disease

Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director of the DE Division of Public Health update on the coronavirus. For the latest Delaware updates, visit de.gov/coronavirus  




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Governor Carney Issues Second Update to Emergency Declaration

Second update provides support to restaurant industry WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued a second modification to his emergency declaration that allows any restaurant, brewpub, tavern or taproom with a valid on-premise license to sell alcoholic beverages as part of transactions for take-out food or drive through food service. Alcohol sales cannot […]




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COVID-19 Update March 18, 2020: Public Health Announces 9 Additional Positive Cases

DOVER (March 18, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 26 total laboratory-confirmed cases in all three counties in the state since March 11. This includes nine additional cases since yesterday. […]




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COVID-19 Update March 19, 2020: Public Health Announces Four Additional Positive Cases

DOVER (March 19, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 30 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes four additional cases since yesterday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed […]




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UPDATE on DNREC operations in response to COVID-19

Events, including private rentals, canceled through May 15. One-day cleaning period implemented between rentals of State Park cabins and cottages.




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COVID-19 Update for March 20, 2020: DPH Announces Nine Additional Positive Cases

 The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state.



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Governor Carney Issues Third Update to State of Emergency

Delaware beaches closed to help slow spread of coronavirus REHOBOTH, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday issued a third modification to his emergency declaration. The new orders close Delaware beaches to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The public is prohibited from accessing the beach except to exercise or walk their dogs […]




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DelDOT Operational Changes Update for March 21

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind. Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, all four DMV locations will go to kiosk, drive-through and emergency appointment only. Dealer paperwork can be dropped off for processing and picked up when notified. […]




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COVID-19 Update for March 21, 2020: DPH Announces Six Additional Positive Cases

There have been 45 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes six additional cases since yesterday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with COVID-19, 32 are from New Castle County, five are from Kent County, and eight are from Sussex County.



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COVID-19 Update For March 22, 2020: DPH Announces Eleven Additional Positive Cases

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 56 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 11 additional cases since yesterday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with COVID-19, 39 are from […]




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COVID-19 Update for March 23, 2020: Public Health Announces 31 Additional Positive Cases

DOVER (March 23, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 87 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 31 additional cases since yesterday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed […]




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DNREC Updates: Ommelanden shooting range by appointment only; Brandywine Zoo, Go Ape course to remain closed

DNREC announced the following changes to Ommelanden shooting range, the Brandywine Zoo, and Go Ape course as a result of COVID-19 issues.




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COVID-19 Update for March 24, 2020: DPH Announces 17 Additional Positive Cases

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 104 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11, 2020.



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COVID-19 Update for March 25, 2020: Public Health Announces 15 Additional Positive Cases

SMYRNA (March 25, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 119 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 15 additional cases since Tuesday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed […]




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COVID-19 Update for March 26, 2020: DPH Announces 24 Additional Positive Cases

SMYRNA – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 143 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 24 additional cases since Wednesday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with COVID-19, 91 […]



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COVID-19 Update March 27, 2020: Public Health Announces 22 Additional Positive Cases

SMYRNA (March 27, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 165 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 22 additional cases since Thursday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed […]




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COVID-19 Update March 28, 2020: Public Health Announces 3 Additional Deaths, 49 Additional Positive Cases in Delaware

SMYRNA (March 28, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases reported in the state. In total, five Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent deaths involve […]



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COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 30, 2020: 1 Additional Death, 32 Additional Positive Cases in Delaware

Division of Public Health also announces 22 total recovered SMYRNA (March 30, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the state. In total, seven Delawareans have passed […]



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COVID-19 Update April 1, 2020: Public Health Announces 1 Additional Death, 49 Additional Positive Cases

State also announces 49 recovered in Delaware SMYRNA (April 1, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the state. In total, 11 Delawareans have passed away due […]



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April 3, 1:00pm Live COVID-19 update

Watch a live press briefing on coronavirus around 1pm with Governor Carney and other state officials    




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April 3, 2020: Public Health Updates Deaths, Positive Cases and Recoveries from COVID-19 in Delaware

SMYRNA (April 3, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive and recovered cases reported in the state. In total, 14 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. There have been […]



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April 4, 2020, COVID-19 UPDATE: 143 More Positive Cases, No New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 4, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 143 additional positive cases bringing the total cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 593, including 32 new hospitalizations across the state. No new fatalities were reported today in the state. The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics, cumulatively since March 11, include: 593 total laboratory-confirmed […]



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COVID-19 Update April 5, 2020: Public Health Announces 80 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Hospitalizations

SMYRNA (April 5, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 80 additional positive cases bringing the total cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 673, including 6 new hospitalizations across the state. No new fatalities were reported today in the state. The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics, cumulatively since March 11, include: 673 total laboratory-confirmed […]




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Governor Carney Issues Updated State of Emergency; Bans Short-Term Rentals

Tenth update to emergency order also closes additional businesses to fight COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday issued the tenth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, banning all short-term rental units – including vacation home rentals, hotels, motels, and condo rentals – to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Commercial lodging […]



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COVID-19 Update April 6, 2020: Public Health Announces 110 New Positive Cases; 1 Additional Death

SMYRNA (April 6, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases. In total, 15 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. The most recent death involves an 84-year-old male from Kent County who had […]



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COVID-19 Update April 7, 2020: Public Health Updates Positive Cases, Recoveries; Announces Additional Death

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  



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COVID-19 Update April 8, 2020: Public Health Announces 188 Additional Positive Cases; 3 New Deaths 

In total, 19 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19 SMYRNA (April 8, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 19 Delawareans have passed away due […]



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COVID-19 Update April 9, 2020: Public Health Announces 93 New Positive Cases, 4 More Deaths

SMYRNA (April 9, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing four additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 23 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]



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COVID-19 Update April 11, 2020: DPH Announces 153 Additional Positive Cases, 1 New Death

he Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.



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COVID-19 Update April 12, 2020: Public Health Announces 146 More Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 12, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. DPH is now reporting deaths of laboratory-confirmed individuals and deaths involving “probable” cases where the individual had clinically consistent symptoms […]



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COVID-19 Update April 14, 2020: Public Health Announces 165 Additional Positive Cases, 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 14, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 43 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]



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CORRECTED: COVID-19 Update April 15, 2020: Public Health Announces 88 New Positive Cases, 3 More Deaths

CORRECTION: This release includes changes to correct a reporting error. SMYRNA (April 15, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 46 Delawareans have passed away due to complications […]



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COVID-19 Update for April 16, 2020: DPH Announces 61 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths; 24 Additional Recovered

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.




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COVID-19 Update April 17, 2020: Public Health Announces 9 More Deaths, 248 New Positive Cases

SMYRNA (April 17, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 61 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19.  Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]



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COVID-19 Update April 18, 2020: Public Health Announces 215 Additional Positive Cases; 6 New Deaths

SMYRNA (April 18, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing six additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. In total, 67 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in […]



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Harrington PD & OHS Delaware State Fair Non-Traditional Distracted Driving Operation

Harrington Police Department Chief of Police Norman R. Barlow Harrington Police Conduct Traffic Initiative for 2019 Delaware State Fair For Immediate Release Harrington, DE (August 2, 2019) – During the 10 days of the 2019 Delaware State Fair, the Harrington Police Department conducted several patrols within the city limits targeting distracted driving. These patrols were […]




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Delaware Division of Public Health Provides Update on Individuals Being Tested

DOVER (March 12, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, DPH is currently monitoring 35 individuals. A total of 44 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive for […]



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Watch: Coronavirus Update from March 18 in the Evening

Governor Carney and State Officials give a media briefing on Wednesday March 18, 2020 in the evening, announcing an updated emergency declaration and help for small businesses.