Project Status

July 16, 2007

The project currently proposes minor widening along Reybold Road with the construction of narrow, unpaved shoulders for safety, one additional turn lane on the Reybold Road approaches to SR 72 and Salem Church Road, 10-foot shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists and roundabouts at the entrances to Gray Acres and Timberlane. Concept design is complete pending additional community coordination. This project is not currently funded for design or construction.

Gray Acres Presentation

May 9, 2005

Approximately fifty residents from the Gray Acres community along Reybold Road attended a meeting organized by civic association leaders at the Bear Library on Monday, May 9, 2005. The Route 40 project team was asked by the community and Representative William Oberle's office to attend the meeting and provide a presentation about the status of Reybold Road. The community was given a brief presentation, including some background on the Route 40 Corridor 20-Year Transportation Plan and concept design for this project, which was also presented at the public workshop held March 25, 2002. Following the presentation, the residents had an opportunity to discuss any additional concerns within the project area and review the display board.

Public Workshop

March 25, 2002

Fifty-seven residents of the communities throughout the Route 40 corridor attended a workshop held on Monday, March 25, 2002 at Hodgson Vocational-Technical School. Attendees had the opportunity to review and comment on concept design alternatives. The preferred design alternative was selected based on public feedback from this workshop, including completed surveys and verbal comments.

Residents Meeting

December 13, 2001

Three residents from the communities along Reybold Road attended a meeting held on Thursday, December 13, 2001 at DelDOT in Bear. Attendees had the opportunity to comment on existing conditions and transportation issues along the corridor. Comments received were used to help develop concept alternatives.