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DPH to Distribute Overdose Reversing Medication Naloxone March 20, 2019 in Dover

The Division of Public Health will distribute free naloxone kits to members of the general public from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Delaware Technical Community College, Terry Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE 19904. The distribution event will be held in the Corporate Training Center, Rooms 408 and 412. Individuals are encouraged to stop by at any time during the event. Training takes approximately 15 minutes. 




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DPH Announces Two Naloxone Training, Distribution Events in New Castle County

NEW CASTLE (March 28, 2019) – As part of its Community Naloxone Distribution initiative, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold two additional community naloxone distribution events in New Castle County next week. This initiative is part of a multi-pronged approach to address the opioid crisis and reduce the number of individuals dying from […]




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Pew Report to Lt. Governor Hall-Long Outlines Steps for Delaware to Address Opioid Use Disorder

Recommendations focus on systemic changes and expanding treatment options   New Castle, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Hall-Long joined members of Delaware’s Behavioral Health Consortium, community advocates, and elected officials to accept recommendations from The Pew Charitable Trusts aimed at reforming Delaware’s addiction treatment system. Pew Charitable Trusts has been working in partnership with […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
  • Office of the Lieutenant Governor

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25 Young People, 3 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award at May 14 Ceremony

NEW CASTLE (May 8, 2019) – Highlighting the difference that young volunteers make in their communities, Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 25 individuals and three groups during a May 14 ceremony in recognition of their service to Delaware. “Giving back to our communities is one of the most […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Governor John Carney
  • News
  • Office of the Governor

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DPH Marking First Lyme Disease Awareness Week with Outreach, Education and Activities

DOVER  – Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with approximately 20,000 new cases reported each year. Delaware is among the top 10 states in the United States with the highest incidence rates. In 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reported 520 confirmed and probable cases in the state. […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • DE Division of Public Health
  • lyme disease
  • ticks
  • vector-borne disease

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DPH to Distribute Overdose-Reversing Medication Naloxone Friday, Sept. 6 in Millsboro

n response to six suspected overdose deaths, including four in Sussex County, that occurred over the holiday weekend, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold a Community Naloxone Training and Distribution event in Millsboro on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. DPH will distribute free naloxone kits to members of the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Millsboro Fire Company, 109 East State St., Millsboro, DE 19966.




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DHSS, Food Bank and Legislators Join Together to Distribute 30,000 Pounds of Food to Delawareans in Need

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 25, 2019) – Department of Health and Social Services employees joined together with the Food Bank of Delaware, legislators and other volunteers to distribute 30,000 pounds of non-perishable food, fresh produce and dairy products to Delawareans in need during a drive-through event today at DHSS’ Herman Holloway Campus near New Castle. The […]



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  • News
  • food
  • Food Bank of Delaware
  • help

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32 Individuals and Groups Will Receive the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards Oct. 29 in Dover Ceremony

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 30, 2019) – Thirty-two individuals and groups will be honored with the 2019 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award on Oct. 29 at Dover Downs Hotel. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities, including mentoring children, supporting people with disabilities, protecting the environment, and assisting seniors, people […]




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DPH Announces Delaware’s First Death Associated with Multi-State Outbreak of Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses

Currently in Delaware, there are 11 cases of vaping-related lung injury that meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definition as either probable or confirmed. Additionally, DPH announced today that one of the cases associated with this outbreak involves an individual who died.




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Governor and Lieutenant Governor Proclaim Radiation Protection Week in Delaware

Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long have proclaimed November 3-9, 2019, as Radiation Protection Week in Delaware.



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  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • DE Division of Public Health
  • Delaware Authority on Radiation Protection
  • radiation control
  • radiology

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Department of Health and Social Services Seeks Public Input on Department’s Strategic Planning Initiative

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 3, 2019) – After months of inventory analysis, stakeholder and employee online surveys and internal and external focus group interviews, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking public input on draft goals and objectives as part of its ongoing strategic planning initiative. The Department has posted the foundation of […]




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DPH Confirms Salmonella Cases Linked to Multi-State Outbreak Related to Recalled Cut Fruit

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today that it has confirmed 26 cases of Salmonella in school-aged children in New Castle County that are associated with a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to recalled cut fruit.




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La División de Salud Pública confirma casos de Salmonella asociados a brote multi-estatal vinculado a frutas cortadas

La División de Salud Pública de Delaware (DPH por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy que hay 26 casos confirmados de Salmonella en niños y niñas de edad escolar en el condado de New Castle. Estos casos forman parte de un brote multiestatal de Salmonella Javiana vinculado a frutas cortadas que fueron retiradas del mercado.




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Nominations Sought for Delaware’s Top Youth Volunteers

Nominate a young person making a difference through volunteerism in Delaware.




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WhatsApp partners with reputed fact-checking firm to curb fake COVID-19 news and misinformation




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Tom Cruise partners with SpaceX and NASA to shoot a film in outer space




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The Last of Us Part 2 story trailer shows us brutal combat and a whole lot of new faces




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PUBG Mobile v0180 now rolling out: Everything you need to know about the new update




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Youtube Music adds the Explore tab and song lyrics to the app




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Zoom calls to get end-to-end encryption, but with a catch




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Inspection of Bridge Will Require Lane Closures on Route 4/Mitch Road

Stanton --

Location: Route 4/Mitch Road Eastbound/Westbound (Bridge over Red Clay Creek) between Stanton Road and Harbeson Place, Stanton.

Dates and Times: 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020

Rain Date: Friday, March 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Traffic Information: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that they will be inspecting the bridge on Route 4/Mitch Road with lane and shoulder closures. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Median Barrier Replacement Will Require the Closure of Left Lane on US 13 Southbound -- Route 71

Bear --

Location: US 13 Southbound, at Route 71/Red Lion Road, Bear.

Dates and Times: 8:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday through Friday. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Overhead Sign Structure Will Require Left Lane Closure on Route 141 SB

Newport --

Location: Route 141 southbound at Newport Ramp to Old Airport Road, Newport.

Time and Date: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the left lane will be closed on Route 141 southbound for the foundation of an overhead sign structure.

Motorists should anticipate a lane shift and slow down in work zones. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Pavement & Rehabilitation Project to Begin on Route 1 Northbound/Southbound with Daytime Lane Closures

Smyrna/Odessa --

Locations: Route 1 Northbound between Exit 119/North Smyrna Interchange to Exit 136/Odessa

Route 1 Southbound between Exit 136/Odessa and Exit 119/North Smyrna Interchange

Times & Dates: 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, pending weather.

Thursday, March 26, 2020 until mid-May 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that Route 1 northbound/Route 1 southbound between Exit 119 and Exit 136 will have daytime lane closures for the removal of recessed reflectors and concrete repairs. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Nighttime Lane Closures for Pavement and Rehabilitation Project for Route 1 NB/SB

Bear/Christiana --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that their contractor Allan Myers MD Inc. will begin a pavement and rehabilitation project. This project will include an auxiliary lane along Route 1 southbound so that the Route 273 on-ramp would be a continuous lane through US 40 interchange.

In addition, this project will also include the following improvements: widening of the existing shoulder; overlay of the existing pavement; ditches and side slopes to be regraded; milling and paving of Route 1 northbound/southbound between Tybouts Corner and Route 273; existing lighting and overhead sign structures will be relocated; and other miscellaneous improvements. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Inspection of Bridge Will Require Lane Closures on Route 52/Kennett Pike

Wilmington --

Location: Route 52/Kennett Pike (Bridge over Route 141/Centre Road) between Route 48/Lancaster Pike and Route 100/Montchanin Road, Wilmington.

Dates and Times: 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, pending weather.

Rain Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Soil Borings Will Require Closure of Route 24/John J. Williams Highway at Burtons Pond

Lewes --

WHEN: 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020

WHERE: Route 24/John J. Williams Highway between Hollymount Road and Robinsonville Road at Burtons Pond near Lewes

WHAT: DelDOT announces to motorists that a portion of Route 24/John J. Williams Highway will be closed at Burtons Pond to place a barge in the pond. [More]




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DART Institutes Additional Safety Measures to Ensure Social Distancing on Buses to Further Protect Customers & Bus Operators

Wilmington --

Starting Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear door with fares waived. Riders needing boarding assistance will be allowed to continue boarding through the front door. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Removal of Barge Will Require Temporary Closure of Route 24/John J. Williams Highway at Burtons Pond

Lewes --


WHEN: 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2020

WHERE: Route 24/John J. Williams Highway between Hollymount Road and Robinsonville Road at Burtons Pond near Lewes

WHAT: DelDOT announces to motorists that a portion of Route 24/John J. Williams Highway will be closed at Burtons Pond for the removal of the barge at the pond. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Lane Closures on Hollymount Road, Sloan Road, and Route 24 for New Subdivision

Angola --

Location: Route 24/John J. Williams Highway between Hollymount Rd and Sloan Road, Angola (Walden/Burton's Pond Subdivision)

Times and Dates: 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. AND 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Lane Closures on I-495 Southbound at Edgemoor -- Bridge Deck Repairs

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that the left and center lanes will be closed today until 6 p.m. on I-495 southbound for bridge deck repairs. Motorists can anticipate delays in this area.

Transportation Management Center

DelDOT's Transportation Management Center (TMC) and WTMC 1380 AM provides motorists real-time traffic conditions throughout the state. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Daytime Lane Closures on Route 2/Kirkwood Highway for Bridge Inspection

Newark --

DelDOT announces to motorists that their contractor Pennoni will be inspecting the bridge over Red Clay Creek on Route 2/Kirkwood Highway.

The following lane closures will occur on Monday, April 13, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Rain Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Right-Turn Lane Closed on Route 141 SB for Utility Relocation

Newport --

Location: Route 141 southbound to Commons Boulevard, Newport.

Dates and Times: 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Traffic Information: DelDOT's contractor will be closing the right-turn lane on Route 141 southbound for gas line relocation. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Daytime Lane Closure on Route 1 Northbound for Overhead Message Board Maintenance -- Dover

Dover --

Location: Route 1 Northbound between Barkers Landing Road and Route 9, Dover.

Times & Dates: 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the right lane and shoulder will be closed on Route 1 northbound for maintenance of the overhead message board on Route 1. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Walnut Street for Reconstruction

Wilmington --

Location: Walnut Street between the north end of the US 13 Bridge and "A" Street, Wilmington.

Times and Dates: 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020 and ending at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: As part of the on-going Christian River Bridge approaches project, DelDOT announces to motorists that Walnut Street will be closed for reconstruction. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Southern Boulevard for Gas Line Installation

Camden-Wyoming --

Location: Southern Boulevard at Railroad Avenue, Camden-Wyoming

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. on April 6, 2020 until 5:00 p.m. on May 8, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that Southern Boulevard will be closed for the installation of a gas line.

Detour Routes:

Westbound: Motorists will continue to Railroad Avenue, turn left at Southern Boulevard and turn left onto Railroad Avenue, right turn onto Camden-Wyoming Avenue and return to Southern Boulevard. [More]




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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 - Daytime Closure of Exit 119 on Route 1 NB for Paving

Smyrna --

Location: Exit 119/US 13/SR 6/SR 300 closed between Route 1 northbound and US 13, Smyrna.

Times and Dates: 10:00 a.m. until Noon on Thursday, April 23, 2020

Traffic Information: DelDOT's contractor will be paving Exit 119.

Detour Route: Motorists will take Exit 114/US 13, south of Smyrna. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - I-95 and Route 141 Interchange Project Will Close Ramps at Night for Reconstruction of Guardrails

Newport --

Traffic Information: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that the following ramps will be closed for reconstruction of the guardrails and the installation of detection system.



Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020

Location: Exit 5B/I-95 northbound to Route 141 northbound


Monday, March 16, 2020 starting at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Location: Exit 3A/Route 141 northbound to I-95 northbound

Location: Exit 3A/Route 141 southbound to I-95 northbound

Detour Routes for Exits:

Exit 5B/I-95 northbound to Route 141 northbound

For traffic on I-95 northbound, south of Route 141 interchange, motorists will take the decel/accel lane to the ramp to I-295 northbound, take the ramp to US 13 southbound and take the ramp to Route 141 northbound.

Exit 3A/Route 141 northbound to I-95 northbound

Motorist traveling northeast on Airport Road will follow detour signs, taking Route 141 southbound to US 13 to I-295 to I-95 northbound. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Reconstruction of Route 141 Will Require Lane and Ramp Closures

Newport --

DelDOT's contractor, R.E. Pierson will be closing two left lanes on Route 141 southbound from Route 4/Newport Ramp to Exit 3B/Route 141 Southbound to I-95 southbound starting at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020. At all times, one lane will be open to motorists. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Construction of a Roundabout Will Require the Closure of Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road Intersection

Middletown --

Location: Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road intersection, Middletown.

Times and Dates: 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020 until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: As part of the on-going Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road intersection improvements project, DelDOT announces to motorists that the intersection will be closed for the construction of a roundabout. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Inspection of Charles W. Cullen Bridge Will Require Daytime Lane and Shoulder Closures on Route 1 SB

Dewey Beach --

DelDOT's contractor, Pennoni Associates Inc., will be inspecting the Charles W. Cullen Bridge over the Indian River Inlet during the weeks of April 27, 2020 and May 4, 2020. The lane closures will occur from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Daytime Lane Closures for Milling and Paving Route 1A/Rehoboth Avenue

Rehoboth --

Location: Route 1A/Rehoboth Avenue (Drawbridge over the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal) from Atlantic Avenue to 5th Street, Rehoboth.

Dates and Times: 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that as part of the Rehoboth Drawbridge project that the contractor will be milling and paving on Route 1A/Rehoboth Avenue with intermittent lane closures. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Reconstruction of Island and Traffic Pattern Change at Route 1 NB/SB-Sussex County

Milton --

Locations: Route 1 Northbound/Southbound between Primehook Road and Deep Branch Road, Milton.

Times and Dates: 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday, pending weather.

April 6, 2020 through May 27, 2020

Traffic Information: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that work is scheduled to begin at the intersection at Route 5 and Route 1 for the reconstruction of the intersection. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Road A Eastbound (Bridge over Route 1) for Roadway Repairs

Christiana --

For the safety of motorists, DelDOT has CLOSED Road A Eastbound (Bridge over Route 1, near the Christiana Mall) to repair the roadway that was damaged due to heavy rains. The closure is NOW until 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2020, pending weather.

Detour Routes:

Motorists traveling on Road A Eastbound will be detoured to Route 1 Southbound to the Route 273 Exit (Exit 162). [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Daytime Lane Closures on Route 273 Christiana Bypass for Bridge Inspection

Newark --

Location: Route 273 Christiana Bypass westbound/eastbound (Bridge over Christina River) between Route 7 and Old Baltimore Pike, Newark.

Times and Dates: 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Rain Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the right lane and shoulder will be closed on Route 273 Christiana Bypass westbound. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of South Little Creek Road for Crossroad Pipe Replacement

Dover --

Location: South Little Creek Road between Horsepond Road and Bayside Drive, Dover.

Times and Dates: 6:00 a.m. on May 11, 2020 until 3:00 p.m. on May 14, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that South Little Creek Road will be closed for the removal and replacement of a crossroad pipe for better drainage. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Wilmington Utility Relocation Project to Impact I-95

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the City of Wilmington are collaborating on a water line relocation project beginning Friday, May 8, 2020 and will require travel lane changes on I-95 for the next several weeks. Three drinking water transmission mains servicing City residents and businesses will be relocated from underneath the 10th Street Bridge which spans the interstate to an underground trench that will be dug under I-95.

This work will impact both the northbound and southbound lanes. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Placement of Temporary Barrier Wall Will Require the Closure of I-95 NB Off Ramp to Route 141 NB

Newport --

Location: I-95 Northbound Off Ramp to Route 141 Northbound, Newport.

Times and Dates: 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020 until 6:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the off-ramp will be closed for the placement of the temporary barrier wall for the reconstruction of the curb and guardrail. [More]