The Five Points Transportation Study and Working Group was initiated in the rapidly growing Five Points area of Sussex County, starting in December 2017. Phase 1 of the study concluded in October 2018, with 78 recommendations for the area.

In 2019, Phase 2 started and involved implementation of these 78 recommendations. By the end of 2025:

• 22 (28%) were in progress.
• 42 (54%) were completed.
• 12 (15%) were ongoing.
• 2 (3%) are not yet started.
  • B-11: Ensure cost savings from transportation projects within the study area are reinvested in projects within the study area.
    • This requires approval from the General Assembly.
  • B-19: Study the feasibility of mounting clear, consistent, day/night address/block numbering signage along Route 1.

Five Points Grade Separation

• The main recommendation of the Five Points Transportation Study is to study the feasibility of a grade separation at Five Points. While DelDOT is already investing millions of dollars in this area, it is currently unknown how those improvements will impact the Five Points intersection itself.
• Starting in summer 2024, DelDOT Planning has been collecting counts at the Five Points intersection, establishing baseline data. This collection and monitoring will occur each summer to assess the impacts of ongoing improvements on the regional transportation system.
• A feasibility study for the Five Points intersection will begin once the Minos Conaway grade separated intersection, Old Orchard Road realignment, and Plantation Road improvements are operational. These should be completed by 2028.

As much progress has been made on implementing the original 78 recommendations, the Five Points Transportation Study is now in Phase 3. Thus, the working group will no longer meet, and updates will be provided via the Five Points Annual Report. Updates may also be provided through other planning initiatives, like the Coastal Corridors Study.

Other related ongoing activities include development coordination to build improvements that advance the Five Points Transportation Study recommendations and operation and management of the Henlopen Transportation Improvement District.