DelDOT -- News

TRAFFIC ALERT - Norfolk Southern Railroad Will Close Evens Road for Emergency Repairs

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Viola -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that Norfolk Southern Railroad will close the railroad crossing on Evens Road between Friedel Road and Plymouth Road in Viola for emergency track repairs. The road will be closed from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1. DelDOT will post signs to alert motorists of the closure and the accompanying detour routes. [More]

First Dedicated Bikes Lanes over the C & D Canal Cross St. Georges Bridge / Political leaders, DelDOT and Army Corps of Engineers celebrate new lanes by pedaling across canal

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

St. Georges -- Governor Jack Markell and Transportation Secretary Carolann Wicks were joined today by Federal and state officials, and bicycle advocates at a ceremony to recognize the newly completed bike lanes on the St. Georges Bridge across the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. Governor Markell led the excited group of cyclists on the 2.5 mile ride over the bridge and back. [More]

Sixth Annual Imagine A Litter Free Delaware Clean Up To Be Held October 2, 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that it will host it's Sixth Annual "Imagine A Litter-Free Delaware" Clean Up Day on Saturday, October 2. DelDOT has designated this as a statewide cleanup day when everyone is invited to come out to clean Delaware's roads, highways and community areas. This is also a perfect time for everyone to stop and consider what a litter-free Delaware would look like, and do what they can to make our state a cleaner and healthier place. [More]

Residents Who Live Near Public Transportation Live Healthier, Study Finds

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- A new report, released by the American Public Transportation Association on August 8, 2010, which surveys current research has found that people who live in communities with high-quality public transportation drive less, exercise more, live longer, and are generally healthier than residents of communities that lack quality public transit. Evaluating Public Transportation Health Benefits, a study conducted for APTA by Todd Litman of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute aggregates the findings of several recent studies and concludes that people living in transit-oriented smart growth communities enjoy several health benefits, not seen in other communities, including residents drive less, exposing them to a lower risk of fatal vehicle accidents. Such communities also have less pollution, because public transportation produces far less emissions per passenger mile than private automobiles. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Maintenance Work Will Require Lane Closures on Route 13 Northbound / Beginning Thursday, August 12

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dover -- The Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) Maintenance crews will begin repairing the sections of deteriorating pavement caused by heavy traffic volume on Route 13 northbound between White Oak Road and Scarborough Road in Dover. The center lane will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning on Thursday, August 12 and ending on Friday, August 20, pending weather. Motorists are advised to expect traffic pattern changes and delays. [More]

DART Resort Transit Celebrates its 21st Season with Record Breaking Ridership and Beach Park & Ride Usage

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- Started in 1990 as Delaware Resort Transit, DART Resort Transit is in the height of its 21st season and is celebrating with record breaking ridership and usage of the DART Rehoboth Beach Park & Ride lot. DART First State is operated by the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC). As of August 5th, the DTC Resort Bus System has broken records for the highest number of riders for the same period last year. [More]

Microsurfacing: Paving The Road Ahead / A Cost Effective Approach To Pavement Management

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) informs motorists about the use of a new process known as microsurfacing, which is becoming a popular alternative to traditional hot-mix asphalt. Microsurfacing is a thin, tough layer of asphalt emulsion containing aggregate (rocks), water and mineral fillers. It is used to seal cracks and prevent moisture from penetrating the road base. [More]

Annual Inspection of Existing Indian River Inlet Bridge Scheduled

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Indian River -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) advises motorists, cyclists and pedestrians that DelDOT's Bridge Inspection Team will be conducting an above-water inspection of the existing Indian River Inlet Bridge structure during the week of July 26. The inspections are conducted yearly and are part of ongoing measures to ensure the safety of the current bridge until its replacement is completed. The inspections will occur on Route 1 southbound on the bridge on Tuesday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Route 1 northbound on the bridge on Wednesday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. [More]

DART's VigilVanguard Operator Training Program Promotes Rider Safety

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Wilmington -- The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) (also known as DART First State) is one of the most progressive transit programs in the country. A mid-sized agency and part of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), it was named the Most Outstanding Public Transportation System by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) in 2003. DTC has approximately 1,000 employees and more than 400 vehicles throughout the state. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Replacement of Crossroad Pipe Will Require the Closure of Sandalwood Road

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Camden-Wyoming -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces the closure of Sandalwood Road between Route 10/Willow Grove Road and Mahan Corner Road for the replacement of a crossroad pipe. The road will be closed at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 15. The road will reopen at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 16, pending weather. [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Replacement of Crossroad Pipe Will Require the Closure of Westville Road

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Marydel -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces the closure of WestvilleRoad between Pine Tree Road and Big Ditch Road near Marydel for the replacement of a crossroad pipe. The road will be closed at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13. Due to inclement weather, the road will reopen at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 16. [More]