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Written on: March 4th, 2014 in Archaeology Updates, US301
Alternative Mitigation of the Polk Tenant Site (7NC-F-111), February, 2014 This month we’re continuing in our analysis of well data in Delaware, taking a look at well depth and the local water table. Perhaps one of the most salient characteristics of the wells in our sample is that many of them are very shallow. None […]
Written on: March 4th, 2014 in Archaeology Updates, US301
This past weekend Dovetail assisted the Archaeological Society of Delaware (ASD) and the Delaware Department of Transportation with an artifact display at the Annual Gem Mineral and Fossil show in Newark, Delaware. The show was hosted by a wonderful group of people from the Delaware Mineralogical Society, Inc http://www.delminsociety.net/ Although the show’s primary focus was […]
Written on: March 2nd, 2014 in Alert Messages, Safety, Weather Related Notices
Dover – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Winter Storm Warning in Delaware, effective 9 p.m. Sunday night through 4p.m. on Monday, for what is being characterized by NWS officials as the “most significant winter weather event of the season.” The forecast predicts snow accumulations of more than six inches, with the greatest amounts […]
Written on: February 4th, 2014 in Alert Messages, Safety, Weather Related Notices
Dover – Snow and ice are expected to arrive again tonight, and DelDOT crews in New Caste and Kent Counties are prepared to work through the night to make the roads as safe as possible for the morning rush hour. In Sussex County, crews will not report for work this evening, but supervisors will remain […]
Written on: February 3rd, 2014 in Alert Messages, Safety, Weather Related Notices
While Delaware did not receive as much snow as was forecast, with the steady precipitation and the prospect of freezing temperatures tonight will keep DelDOT crews in Kent and New Castle counties remain on the job tonight, plowing and spreading salt. Because temperatures are expected to drop to as low as 20 degrees tonight, there […]
Written on: February 2nd, 2014 in Alert Messages, Safety, Weather Related Notices
Dover — Crews from the Delaware Department of Transportation will be working well before dawn tomorrow, in response to the possible 4-6″ of snow that Delaware might receive in the morning. While these plans may be adjusted if the forecast changes, or if we receive more or less snow than anticipated, below are the county-by-county […]
Written on: January 27th, 2014 in Archaeology Updates, US301
Alternative Mitigation of the Polk Tenant Site (7NC-F-111) We have collected data from more than 50 well features excavated in Delaware, and this month at Versar we’re blogging about the beginnings of our data analysis. We have collected dozens of different attributes (such as depth and lining material), and our task now is to look […]
Written on: January 22nd, 2014 in Alert Messages, Safety, Weather Related Notices
Due to ice and drifting snow, the Delaware Department of Transportation advises motorists to stay off of Delaware roads. But, if anyone must venture out into dangerous conditions, he or she should know what to do if his or her vehicle becomes hopelessly stuck. The AAA offers this advice: Turn on your hazard lights. Call […]
Written on: January 22nd, 2014 in Alert Messages, Safety, Weather Related Notices
Dover – Delaware Department of Transportation crews were on the job overnight and this morning, plowing and salting roads to make them safe. Their efforts are being hindered, however, by temperatures in the single digits and strong winds. Temperature below 10 degrees make salt less effective at melting ice and snow. High winds cause […]
Written on: January 22nd, 2014 in Alert Messages, Safety, Weather Related Notices
DelDOT takes every reasonable precaution to minimize or prevent any damage to public or private property during any of its operations. However, if your property was damaged, please call 1-(800) 652-5600.