Project Status

July 16, 2007

Sidewalks were recommended along Old County Road from Frazer Road to Glasgow Avenue as part of Phase II of the 20-Year Transportation Plan. However, issues raised by local residents, civic associations and legislators demonstrated the need for additional study along this segment of Old County Road. Those concerns led to the following resolution, which was part of the Bond Bill (HB #550) passed by the General Assembly in July 2004:

Due to increased traffic volume in Pencader Hundred with the resultant traffic congestion and public safety concerns, DelDOT shall initiate a study of Old County Road from Glasgow Avenue to Frazer Road. The study shall include ideas for potential alternatives for road improvements. A report shall be made to the Bond Bill Committee by January 15, 2005.

A corridor study was initiated along this 1.5-mile segment of roadway as DelDOT was in the process of modifying the classification of Old County Road to an urban collector. The study, completed in January 2005, indicated that significant improvements are necessary to upgrade the roadway to meet the standards of an urban collector. The project is not currently funded or programmed for design and construction.

Public Workshop

December 16, 2004

Eighty-two residents of the communities along Old County Road attended a workshop held on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at Hodgson Vocational-Technical School. Attendees had the opportunity to view the existing conditions within the project area, including data on traffic volumes, travel speed and accidents. Upon reviewing the materials presented, the public had an opportunity to discuss any additional concerns and review the types of improvements that may be considered. The information discussed at the workshop will be used to help recommend conceptual improvements only, as this project is not currently funded for construction. Residents were also presented with a brief description of the Glasgow Avenue "Main Street" Study, which has been initiated to examine potential improvements such as pedestrian and transit amenities and streetscape concepts.