OSOW Temporary Restrictions
| Restricted Route Name | Restricted Route Description |
|---|---|
| CARPENTER BRIDGE RD (CR35) | Vicinity: FREDERICA CARPENTER BRIDGE RD will close on 06/15/2026 for roadway improvements located between ROESVILLE RD and FORK LANDING RD. Proposed Completion Date: 07/15/2026 |
| CHESTNUT GROVE RD (CR158) | Vicinity: DOVER CHESTNUT GROVE RD will close at KENTON RD on 05/18/2026 for the construction of a traffic circle. Proposed Completion Date: 07/12/2026 |
| CHURCHTOWN RD (CR432) | Vicinity: MIDDLETOWN
CHURCHTOWN RD will close for crossroad pipe replacement located between DICKERSON LN and SR896 beginning on 02/11/2026. Projected Completion Date: 06/26/2026 |
| COVERDALE RD (CR525) | Vicinity: BRIDGEVILLE COVERDALE RD will be restricted to a maximum gross weight of 20 TONS over GRAVELLY FORK, BRIDGE 3235 525, Projected Completion Date: 07/15/2026 |
| FLEETWOOD POND RD (CR484) | Vicinity: SEAFORD FLEETWOOD POND RD will close at the bridge over the FLEETWOOD POND SPILLWAY on 06/16/2026. Projected Completion Date: 07/18/2026 |
| I295 SB | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I295 Southbound under Bridge 1739 059 will be restricted to a maximum load height of 14 feet, 9 inches due to the placement of shielding beginning 3/31/2025. This will affect loads moving to I95 Northbound, I95 Southbound and SR141 Northbound. Projected Completion Date: 11/01/2026 |
| I495 SB RAMP TO I295 NB | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I495 Southbound ramp to I295 Northbound is restricted to a maximum load width of 13 feet due to ramp improvements. Temporary shielding has been placed under Bridge 1738 059 resulting in a height reduction of 14 feet, 6 inches along this route. Projected Completion Date: 6/30/2026 |
| I495 SOUTHBOUND (BRIDGE 1 800 060) | BRIDGE 1-800-060, I495 SOUTHBOUND DIRECTLY TO I95 SOUTHBOUND OR I295 NORTHBOUND IS CLOSED. FOR TRAVEL TO I95 SOUTHBOUND, LOAD WILL USE EXIT 5 A-B (SR141 TOWARDS NEWPORT, NEW CASTLE) FROM I495 SOUTHBOUND. LOAD WILL THEN MERGE ONTO I95 SOUTHBOUND USING THE EXTREME RIGHT HAND LANE. FOR TRAVEL TO I295 NORTHBOUND, LOAD WILL USE EXIT 1 (US13 TOWARDS WILMINGTON, DOVER) FROM I495 SOUTHBOUND. LOAD WILL THEN MERGE ONTO THE I295 NORTHBOUND RAMP FROM US13 SOUTHBOUND. Proposed Completion Date: 12/31/2026 |
| I95 NB | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I95 Northbound under Bridge 1-738 059 (I95 SB Ramp to I295 NB) is restricted to a maximum load width of 24 feet due to the placement of pinned barrier. Projected Completion Date: 10/01/2026 |
| I95 NB | Vicinity: NEWARK I95 Northbound will be restricted to a maximum height of 14 feet, 6 inches, on 06/23/2026 due to the construction of self containment under Bridge 1711-348 (SALEM CHURCH RD over I95 NB). Proposed Completion Date: 08/07/2026 Detour: MD/DE LINE - 95 - 896 - 40 - 1 - 95 - ect |
| I95 SB RAMP TO I295 NB (EXIT 5C) | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I95 Southbound ramp to I295 Northbound (Exit 5C) is restricted to a maximum load width of 13 feet due to ramp improvements. Temporary shielding has been placed under Bridge 1738 059 resulting in a height reduction of 14 feet, 6 inches along this route. This restriction will be in place until March, 2026. Projected Completion Date: 8/15/2026 |
| KENTON RD (CR104) | Vicinity: DOVER KENTON RD will close at CHESTNUT GROVE RD on 05/18/2026 for the construction of a traffic circle. Proposed Completion Date: 07/12/2026 |
| N COLLEGE AVE | Vicinity: NEWARK N COLLEGE AVE will close at the Railroad Crossing on 06/16/2026 located between W MAIN ST and W CLEVELAND AVE. Proposed Completion Date: 06/19/2026 |
| RABBIT CHASE LN (CR145) | Vicinity: SMYRNA RABBIT CHASE LN will close on 06/12/2026 at SUNNYSIDE RD for the construction of a traffic circle. Projected Completion Date: 09/04/2026 |
| RATLEDGE RD (CR414) | Vicinity: MIDDLETOWN RATLEDGE RD will close for roadway reconfiguration on 04/23/2026 located between SR896 and LOREWOOD GROVE RD. Projected Completion Date: 06/30/2026 |
| SCARBOROUGH RD EXIT TO SR1 NB | Vicinity: DOVER SCARBOROUGH RD exit to SR1 Northbound will closed on 06/22/2026 for ramp improvements. Proposed Completion Date: 06/25/2026 |
| SR20 (CONCORD ROAD) | Vicinity: SEAFORD SR20 will close for bridge repair located between HONEYSUCKLE DRIVE and CHURCH ROAD beginning on 7/07/2026. Projected Completion Date: 9/21/2026 |
| SR72 (LIBRARY AVE) | Vicinity: NEWARK LIBRARY AVE will close between FARM LANE and WYOMING ROAD on 06/11/2026 for road repair Proposed Completion Date: 08/14/2026 |
| SR896 NB (SUMMIT BRIDGE RD) | Vicinity: MIDDLETOWN SR896 Southbound will be restricted to a maximum load width of 11 feet over the C&D Canal due to pinned barrier beginning on 05/18/2026. Projected Completion Date: 06/24/2026 |
| SR896 RAMP TO I95 SB | Vicinity: NEWARK SR896 RAMP TO I95 Southbound is closed for ramp reconfiguration. Detour, please use 896 - 4 - 273 - 95 - ect Proposed Completion Date: 07/31/2026 |
| SR896 SB (SUMMIT BRIDGE RD) | Vicinity: MIDDLETOWN SR896 Southbound will be restricted to a maximum load width of 11 feet over the C&D Canal due to pinned barrier beginning on 05/26/2026. Projected Completion Date: 06/24/2026 |
| SUNNYSIDE RD (CR90) | Vicinity: SMYRNA SUNNYSIDE RD will close on 06/12/2026 at RABBIT CHASE LN for the construction of a traffic circle. Projected Completion Date: 09/04/2026 |
