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]

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]

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]

Seaford --

Seaford:

DelDOT announces to motorists that Delmarva Central Railroad will be resurfacing and performing general maintenance on their railroad crossing at Industrial Park Boulevard between Park Avenue and Ross Station Road.

The closure will begin at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020, pending weather.

Detour Routes:

Eastbound: Industrial Park Boulevard to Park Avenue onto Ross Station Road and return to Industrial Park Boulevard. [More]

Christiana --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that their contractor Pennoni will be inspecting the bridges near Christiana Mall during the week of April 20, 2020. Motorists should anticipate lane shifts in this area.

The lane closures will occur from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the following days:

Tuesday, April 21, 2020: Alternating left and right lane closures on Routes 1/7 southbound between I-95 and Exit 164B/Route 7 south-Christiana. [More]

Bear --

Location: US 13 Northbound at Red Lion Road, Bear.

Times and Dates: 8:00 p.m. starting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 until 8:00 pm. on Thursday, June 5, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that as part of the US 13 Median Barrier Replacement project, the left-turn lane will be closed on US 13 northbound. [More]

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]

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that this project will begin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Motorists can anticipate daytime lane and shoulder closure on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Route 48/Lancaster Pike and Lancaster Avenue.

This project will improve the Pedestrian Accessible Route (PAR) and sidewalk connections along Lancaster Pike from West Court Drive to DuPont Road. [More]

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Due to construction, the bus stop on Basin Rd. at the News Journal, # 239, will be temporarily closed starting today, Friday, February 21 until approximately Monday, September 21. Riders should board at the temporary bus stop located on Basin Rd. about 230 feet north of the current stop.

Thanks for riding! For your traveling convenience download the free DART Transit app.

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 no fare collection. Riders needing boarding assistance will be allowed to continue boarding through the front door.

In order to accommodate riders, DART will operate additional timing buses, as well as have additional operators on standby.

If you are feeling sick, please do not visit public facilities and avoid public transportation. For more information on the state's response to the Coronavirus, visit de.gov/coronavirus.

Please use public transit for essential trips only. When you need to get to work, to the grocery store or pharmacy, or to other critical destinations, we’re here for you. If your trip isn’t essential, please stay home and leave the seat for a healthcare worker or someone who needs critical access.

If you are feeling sick, please do not take public transit or visit public facilities. For more information on the state's response to the Coronavirus, visit de.gov/coronavirus.

Thank you.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: Division of Fish and Wildlife

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: Division of Fish and Wildlife

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