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Oversize / Overweight Permit System

Permanent Restricted Routes


OSOW Permanent Restrictions


The following routes are limited to vehicles with destinations inside the prescribed areas.

This applies to all oversize and/or overweight loads up to 120,000 GVW.

Requests for through movements will require individual analysis.

Delays of 2-5 working days will be typical. Request to use Restricted Route(s) must be forwarded to the Hauling Permit Section using email haulpermit@delaware.gov

Restricted Route Name Restricted Route Description
AIRPORT RD (CR340) Vicinity: NEW CASTLE

AIRPORT RD between the I95 Northbound ramp and SR37, trailers, semi-trailers, and recreational trailers unattached to a motor vehicle, shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking.
Abbreviations Commonly used abbreviations DE or DEL = Delaware, MD = Maryland, NJ = New Jersey, PA = Pennsylvania, I = Interstate, US = United States, SR = State Route, CR = County Route, TR = Truck Route
BARLEY MILL RD (CR259) BARLEY MILL RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between CENTERVILLE RD and SR141, no thru travel, local delivery only.
BENGE RD (CR253) Vicinity: HOCKESSIN
BENGE RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between OLD WILMINGTON RD and CREEK RD, no thru travel, local delivery only.
CENTERVILLE RD (CR333) Vicinity: WILMINGTON

RD is rCENTERVILLE RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between GREENBANK RD and SR82, no thru travel, local delivery only.
CENTRAL AVE (CR357) CENTRAL AVE is restricted to thru travel for OSOW loads between FRED HUDSON RD and SR26, local delivery only.
CLARKS CORNER RD (CR378) CLARKS CORNER RD including Colton Meadows Subdivision is restricted to trucks over two axles, no thru travel, local delivery only.
DARLEY RD (CR207) DARLEY RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between US13 and SR92, no thru travel, local delivery only.
EDGEMOOR RD (CR220) Vicinity: WILMINGTON

EDGEMOOR RD between US13 and MARSH RD, trailers, semi-trailers, and recreational trailers unattached to a motor vehicle, shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking.
EVANSON RD (CR285) EVANSON RD is restricted to trucks over two axles, no thru travel, local delivery only.
FEDERAL SCHOOL LANE (CR380) FEDERAL SCHOOL LN is restricted to trucks over two axles, no thru travel, local delivery only.
HILLCREST AVE (CR499) HILLCREST AVE is restricted to trucks over two axles between PHILADELPHIA PIKE and CHESTNUT AVE, local delivery only.
HILLVIEW AVE (CITY STREET) HILLVIEW AVE in NEW CASTLE is restricted to trucks over two axles, no thru travel, local delivery only.
I95 TO SR273 (ALL INTERCHANGE RAMPS) I95 to SR273 Interchange Ramps
Truck Trailers, Semi-Trailers and Recreational Trailers unattached to a motor vehicle shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking on all of the ramps within the I-95 and SR 273 interchange.
Interstate 95 Between PA/DE Line and Interstate 495 south of Wilmington, except for delivery within the restricted zone. Use Interstate 495 as a connector, i.e. southbound PA/DE LINE - 495 - 95 - DE/MD LINE or northbound MD/DE LINE - 95 - 495 - 95 - DE/PA LINE.
LAMBSONS LN (CR370 Portion of LAMBSONS LN connecting to DE Route 9 is restricted to truck traffic. Destination on LAMBSONS LN must use TERMINAL AVE - PIGEON PT RD - LAMBSONS LN
LLANGOLLEN BLVD (CR34G) LLANGOLLEN BLVD is restricted to thru travel for OSOW loads between US13 and SR9, local delivery only.
LORE AVE (N100380) LORE AVE is restricted to trucks over two axles MARSH RD and GOVERNOR PRINTZ BLVD, local delivery only.
LOREWOOD GROVE RD (CR412) Permit loads must have local delivery on LOREWOOD GROVE RD, PORT PENN RD or US13 between CR412 and SR896. Permit loads are restricted from thru movement on US13 between CR412 and SR896.
LYNNBURY WOODS RD (CR152) LYNNBURY WOODS RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between MOORTON RD and MESSINA HILL RD, no thru travel, local delivery only.
MARROWS RD (CR351) MARROWS RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between SR273 and SR4, no thru travel, local delivery only.
MARROWS ROAD EXTENDED (CITY STREET) Truck Trailers, Semi-Trailers and Recreational Trailers unattached to a motor vehicle shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking between SR4 (E Chestnut Hill Rd) and Scottfield Drive.
MARSH RD (CR23) MARSH RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between EDGEMOOR RD and WASHINGTON ST EXT, local delivery only.
MCKENNANS CHURCH RD (CR276) MCKENNANS CHURCH RD is restricted to trucks over 2 axles between SR7 and SR41, no thru travel, local delivery only.
MILLTOWN RD (CR280) MILLTOWN RD is restricted to trucks over 2 axles between SR7 and SR41, no thru travel, local delivery only.
MILLTOWN RD (CR318) MILLTOWN RD is restricted to trucks over 2 axles between SR2 and SR7, no thru travel, local delivery only.
OAKDALE RD (CITY STREET) OAKDALE RD in NEWARK is restricted to trucks over two axles, no thru travel, local delivery only.
OLD BALTIMORE PIKE (CR26) OLD BALTIMORE PIKE is restricted to trucks over two axles, local delivery only.

OLD BALTIMORE PIKE betweer SR72 and SR273, trailers, semi-trailers, and recreational trailers unattached to a motor vehicle, shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking.

N OLD BALTIMORE PIKE/STANTON CHRISTINA RD between SR273 and ROAD A, trailers, semi-trailers, and recreational trailers unattached to a motor vehicle, shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking.
OLD COOCHS BRIDGE RD (CR408) OLD COOCHS BRIDGE RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between the CLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL entrance and S OLD BALTIMORE PIKE, no thru travel, local delivery only.
OLD COUNTY RD (CR395) OLD COUNTY RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between GLASGOW AVE and the DE/MD LINE, no thru travel, local delivery only.
OLD FORGE RD (CITY STREET) OLD FORGE RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between APPLYBY RD and WILTON BLVD, no thru travel, local delivery only.
OTTS CHAPEL RD (CR397) OTTS CHAPEL RD is restricted to trucks over two axles, local delivery only.
PEACHTREE LN (CITY STREET) PEACHTREE LN in CLAYMONT is restricted to trucks over two axles between DARLEY RD and SR92, no thru travel, local delivery only.
POLE BRIDGE ROAD (CR420) Portion of POLE BRIDGE ROAD connecting Port Penn Road to SR1 is restricted to truck traffic. Loads proceeding to SR1 or US13 use 9 - PORT PENN RD to connect directly to SR1 and/or US13.
ROGERS RD (CR369) Vicinity: WILMINGTON

ROGERS RD Northbound, between SR9 and HASTIE DR, trailers, semi-trailers, and recreational trailers unattached to a motor vehicle, shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking.
S OLD MILL RD (CR355) S OLD MILL RD is restricted to trucks over two axles, no thru travel, local delivery only.
SR 1 and SR 7
Moving under Interstate-95
Vicinity Christiana
Maximum vertical clearance for SR 1 and SR 7 under Interstate-95 is 14' 0".
For vehicle or combination vehicle and load over 14 feet in overall height wanting to access SR 7 northbound from I-95 northbound or SR 1 northbound use alternate route I-95 NB to Exit 5A (DE 141 NB) to I-95 SB to DE 58/Churchmans Rd (Exit 4B) to SR 7.
For vehicle or combination vehicle and load greater than 15'6" and utilizing Exit 5A or Exit 4B shall submit a route survey form.
SR14 Can not go thru downtown HARRINGTON on DE Route 14. Must use DE Truck Route 14 detour. From the east: 14 - 13 - 14TR - 14 or From the west: 14 - 14TR - 13
SR141 (WASHINGTON ST) No Permit Loads on WASHINGTON ST.
SR273 Crossing the MD/DE Line in either direction must have local delivery on SR273 before SR896 or DE origin on SR273 between SR896 and DE/MD LINE.

Trucks, Trailers, Semi-Trailers, and Recreational Trailers unattached to a motor vehicle shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking on SR273 between SR1 to APPLEBY RD.
SR273 TO I95 (ALL INTERCHANGE RAMPS) SR273 to I95 Interchange Ramps
Truck Trailers, Semi-Trailers and Recreational Trailers unattached to a motor vehicle shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking on all of the ramps within the SR 273 and I-95 interchange.
SR279 (ELKTON RD) Crossing the MD/DE Line in either direction must have local delivery on SR279 or SR2 before SR4/Christina Parkway or DE origin on SR279 between SR4/Christina Parkway and DE/MD LINE.
SR299 Restricted between Middletown Warwick Rd (west of Middletown) to DE Route 1 (west of Odessa).
SR34 (FAULKLAND RD) FAULKLAND RD is restricted to trucks over 2 axles between SR41 and SR41, no thru travel, local delivery only.
SR4 Thru movement between SR48 (Martin Luther King Jt Boulevard) and SR7 (Limestone Rd).
SR404
(Bridgeville)
Between Business US13 and Business SR404/Seashore Highway.
SR41 (NEWPORT GAP PIKE) No thru movement on DE Route 41 (NEWPORT GAP PIKE) between DE Route 48 (LANCASTER PIKE) and DE Route 2 (KIRKWOOD HYW).
SR54
(Delmar area)
SR54 east of US13 crosses the DE/MD LINE just south of WHITESVILLE, DE. Permitted loads can not use SR54 for continuous movement between US13 and SR26.
SR7 Between Road A, Christiana and US13, Wrangle Hill.

BEAR CHRISTINA RD between US40 and SR273, trailers, semi-trailers, and recreational trailers unattached to a motor vehicle, shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking.
SR71 Between US 13 (H and H Corner) and MIDDLETOWN WARWICK RD. Cannot go thru downtown Middletown on DE Route 71.
SR896
(Newark)
Between MD/DE Line and Interstate 95 - No loads over 10ft wide.
SR9
(New Castle)
No movement on SR9 between the southern and northern limits of the City of New Castle except local deliveries. No trucks over 2 axles except local deliveries between the southern limits of the City of New Castle and Hamburg Rd.
TOWN OF KENTON No trucks with three or more axles permitted on any roads within the Town of Kenton, local delivery only, with the exception of the designated truck routes of SR42 and SR300 within the municipal boundaries of the Town.
TRUCK RESTRICTIONS - SUBDIVISIONS The following subdivisions are restricted to trucks over two axles, no thru travel, local delivery only and may restrict trailers, semi-trailers, and recreational trailers unattached to a motor vehicle, be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking:

Ashley Heights in Wilmington
Bayview Manor in New Castle
Bayview Manor II in New Castle
Belvedere in Wilmington
Christiana Acres in New Castle
Colton Meadows in New Castle
Eastman Heights in Milford
Enclave at Coochs Bridge in Newark
Fairfax Community in Wilmington
Glen Berne Estates in Wilmington
Heritage Trace in Smyrna, additionally, No parking
Keenwick West in Selbyville
Masonicville in Wilmington
Meadowbrook in Wilmington
Pleasant Hill Estates in Wilmington
Pleasant Hills in Wilmington
Plymouth in Wilmington
Shawnee Acres in Milford
Silview in Wilmington
Wilmington Manor West in New Castle
US 13 Vicinity Claymont: Crossing DE/PA Line must have Point of Origin and/or Destination within 5 miles of either side of the state line. Maximum Height is 13ft 6in (allowing 3 inches for bounce). Use Interstate 495 to access US 13 or DE/PA line.

VicinityWilmington: GOVERNOR PRINTZ BLVD between EDGEMOOR RD and PHILADELPHIA PIKE, trailers, semi-trailers, and recreational trailers unattached to a motor vehicle, shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking.

Vicinity New Castle area: Between Interstate I295 and SR1; No Vehicle or Load exceeding 14 feet in Height. Use Alternate Route 295 - 95 - 1

Vicinity St. Georges: Permit loads not authorized to cross St. Georges bridge on US13. Loads are to cross C&D canal using DE Route 1.

Vicinity Dover area: Between DE Route 1, north of Smyrna and Puncheon Run Connector, Dover
US 13 Business (Philadelphia Pike) between DE Route 3 and US 13 (Governor Printz Blvd)
US 40 Crossing the Maryland / Delaware Line on US40 must be either proceeding to or from Del Route 896 SOUTH of US40.

Permit loads are restricted from thru movement on US40 (301) between SR1 and SR896.

Permitted loads can enter and exit Delaware using US40 IF Point Of Origin or Destination is on US40 in the State of Delaware within 5 miles of the DE/MD State Line.
US 9
(GEORGETOWN)
Can not go thru downtown (around circle) GEORGETOWN on US9. Must use 9TR detour.
VALLEY RD (CR294) Vicinity: HOCKESSIN
VALLEY RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between SR7 and SR41, no thru travel, local delivery only.
WALTHER RD (CR346) WALTHER RD between OLD BALTIMORE PIKE and US40, trailers, semi-trailers, and recreational trailers unattached to a motor vehicle, shall be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking.
WEST AVE (CR371) WEST AVE is restricted to trucks over two axles, no thru travel, local delivery only.
WILLIAMSVILLE RD (CR116/CR443) WILLIAMSVILLE RD is restricted to trucks over two axles between US13 and SR14, no thru travel, local delivery only.
WILTON BLVD (CR69) WILTON BLVD is restricted to trucks over two axles between APPLEBY RD and US40, no thru travel, local delivery only.
WOODLAND CHURCH RD (CR79) Woodland Church Rd is restricted between Bowman Rd and Woodland Ferry Rd to trucks over two axles, no thru travel, local delivery only.
WOODLAND FERRY RD (CR78) Woodland Ferry Rd is restricted between Woodland Rd and Woodland Church Rd to trucks over two axles, no thru travel, local delivery only.


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