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Written on: March 22nd, 2011 in Elkton Road
The project includes pavement reconstruction; additional turn lanes at the intersections of Elkton Road and Casho Mill and Apple Roads; reducing Elkton Road between Apple Road and Delaware Avenue from four to two lanes with a two-way center turn lane and a landscaped median just south of the Amstel Avenue Intersection; new sidewalks and curb ramps; bike lanes; and utility improvements.
The Contractor has begun replacing the existing sanitary sewer system along the length and the full width of Elkton Road using a combination of open cuts and the pipe bursting method. DelDOT has reached out to the businesses along Elkton Road to discuss plans for meeting prior to the Amstel Avenue closure in May. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and address logistical concerns associated with the closure. The Contractor is on schedule to begin the incentive/disincentive work between Apple Road and Delaware Avenue in May. The project is expected to complete in late 2012.
For more information, please visit the project page by clicking here.
Written on: March 22nd, 2011 in I-95, I-95 Delaware Toll Plaza
Work continues at the toll plaza as glass panels are placed for the exterior facing of the new overhead walkway. The roadwork construction continues in the Northbound and Southbound direction for the new inside High Speed EZ Pass lanes, as well as the outside approach roadway reconstruction leading to the toll plaza. The contractor maintains three lanes of traffic, as well as seven toll lanes in each direction during peak hours of operation. Daytime lane closures during off peak hours, 9 am to 3 pm, during weekdays and weekends are permitted for work on the overhead walkway and gantry systems. The project is scheduled to be completed by August 2011.
For more information, please visit the project page by clicking here.
Written on: March 22nd, 2011 in I-95, I95/SR1 Interchange
Christiana Mall Bridge
Work started at the beginning of March to construct a new bridge spanning SR1 that will ultimately serve as a new entrance to Christiana Mall once completed. This project is part of the larger mall interchange project that is currently out for bid. The contractor is currently clearing the work site and getting ready to drive sheet piling to start work on bridge foundations. Work is scheduled to be complete on this project in early 2012.
For more information, please visit the project page by clicking here.
Written on: March 7th, 2011 in Indian River Inlet Bridge
Construction: Spring will be a busy time of year at the bridge. Both form travelers are now in service. On the north side of the inlet we already poured one 24’ deck section, and are in the process of pouring the next section. The first 24’ section on the south side of the inlet has also been completed. Every few weeks, an additional 24 feet of bridge length will be completed by each form traveler. A total of 12 segments, each 24’ in length, will be constructed from each side of the inlet while utilizing the form travelers to help span the inlet. New sets of stay cables will continue to be installed with each new 24’ section of bridge being constructed by the form traveler. Proper stay tensioning is critical to the support of the 300 ton form traveler system and the newly constructed bridge deck sections.
Roadway Approach/Bridge Demolition: George & Lynch will start work on the Roadway Approach/Bridge Demolition contract at the end of March. There will be detailed communication and coordination between DelDOT, Skanska and George & Lynch along the way. In March and April, George & Lynch will be preparing the approach area for a new traffic pattern. This new traffic pattern will consist of one lane in each direction over the existing bridge and will be in place by Memorial Day. This traffic pattern will allow the new SR 1 approaches to the new bridge to be constructed.
Open House: DelDOT will once again be hosting an open house to allow the public to come and see the progress being made on the bridge construction. Check back often for details of the Open House that is tentatively scheduled for April 30th.
Site Tours: DelDOT is resuming its public and school site tours this spring, so give us a call or email today to check availability and to schedule a site tour for your group.
Construction Advisory Group Meetings: Stay informed about bridge construction activities this spring and summer by attending a Construction Advisory Group Meeting. Meetings are held the last Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the DelDOT Field Office. If you can’t attend, be sure to check out the minutes of each meeting here on the website.
Written on: February 15th, 2011 in Indian River Inlet Bridge
Construction: The next several months will consist of regular concrete pours as Skanska continues the process of building the bridge deck over the inlet. Every few weeks, an additional 24 feet of bridge length will be completed with each form traveler. As the bridge deck is built, temporary and permanent stay cables will continue to be installed and tensioned to provide sufficient support to the traveler and the newly constructed bridge deck sections. While progress may appear slow during this time, there will be a tremendous number of critical, but less visible, activities being performed on a daily basis in support of these construction operations.
Roadway Approach/Bridge Demolition: In addition, DelDOT recently announced the award of the Roadway Approach and Bridge Demolition Contract which will include the completion of the roadway approaches up to the new bridge. The contract will also include the demolition and disposal of the existing Indian River Inlet Bridge. See the press release for further details.
Site Tours: DelDOT will also be resuming its public and school site tours this spring, so give us a call or email today to schedule a site tour for your group.
Construction Advisory Group Meetings: Stay informed about bridge construction activities this spring and summer by attending a Construction Advisory Group Meeting. Meetings are held the last Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the DelDOT Field Office. If you can’t attend, be sure to check out the minutes of each meeting here on the website.
There has been a good deal of activity at the bridge construction site in early 2011. Additional cables have been installed on the main span of the bridge, the transition piers are being constructed, the last of the precast concrete girders have been installed, the form travelers have been lifted and fully launched, and the first concrete pour on the north side form traveler has been completed.
Written on: January 27th, 2011 in Weather Related Notices
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) crews continued working through the morning and into the afternoon, to clear roads of snow and ice from the overnight storm, and prepare for colder temperatures that will change conditions for motorists tonight. Overall, conditions are improved from this morning’s commute.
In DelDOT’s North District (I95 and North), primary roads are wet, and some primary roads may still have some snow cover, but are passable, while secondary roads may be snow covered. Full staffs remain at work, with 77 plows on the road and over 110 people at work. Primary roads, bridges, bus routes and toll plazas are being salted and plowed. In DelDOT’s Canal District (south of I95 to Kent County), primary roads have less than an inch of snow on them, while all other roadways remain covered. More than 75 vehicles are on the road, with approximately 110 people on duty. Primary roads, bridges, bus routes and toll plazas are being salted and plowed.
The Central District (Kent County) maintenance area reports that primary roadways are wet and some may still have a light amount of snow on them. Secondary and other roads are snow covered. Over 80 vehicles remain on Kent County roads, with nearly 120 people on duty. Primary and secondary roads, bridges, bus routes and toll plazas are being salted and plowed. Roads in Sussex County have been treated. Primary roads are reported to be dry. Salting is occurring as needed.
Some transit services remain affected in New Castle County where Bus Route 17 is not going into Holloway Terrace.
The speed limit on I-495 has been increased to 55 MPH; and restored to 50 MPH on the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
Since the start of this most recent storm on Wednesday, DelDOT crews have placed nearly 8,900 tons of salt on the road, with over 7,000 of that total used in New Castle County. An additional 284 tons of a salt/sand mixture were placed in Kent and Sussex Counties.
Motorists should continue to exercise extreme caution when driving today, and be on the watch for hazards such as icy patches, snow covered roadways, downed tree limbs and power lines. This afternoon’s commute may also present problems as temperatures drop and wet areas re-freeze.
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Written on: January 26th, 2011 in Weather Related Notices
Crews from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continue to work on roadways in some portions of the state, as the department mobilizes its response to changing weather conditions. Additional crews are on stand-by and can be recalled if needed.
In DelDOT’s North District (I-95 and North) and Canal District (south of I95 to Kent County), primary roadways are mostly wet; however secondary roads are wet with some locations snow covered. All other roads in the northern part of the state are reported covered with as much as one inch of snow. Crews continue salting primary and secondary roads.
The Central District (Kent County) maintenance area reports that all roadways are wet, with some reported as slushy. Primary and secondary roads are being salted as needed. Further south (Sussex County), roadways are wet as the precipitation there has been in the form of rain.
Rail and Transit systems are operating normally. The speed limit on I-495 has been reduced to 45 MPH, and has been dropped again on the Delaware Memorial Bridge, now posted at 35 MPH. Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices, normally open late on Wednesdays, closed at 4:30pm at three of four locations…Wilmington, New Castle, and Dover. The DMV office in Georgetown will remain open until 8pm.
Weather conditions will be changing statewide this evening as temperatures drop and the precipitation turns to snow statewide. DelDOT crews will continue to respond as weather conditions change. The National Weather Service is forecasting major storm that will have lightning and thunder associated with it. Snow forecasts for tonight call for an additional six inches in New Castle County. Kent County could see another three to four inches of snow, with two to three more inches in Sussex County, with lighter accumulations along the coast.
Snow may be heavy at times tonight, so motorists are reminded to use extreme caution. High winds will cause drifting and reduced visibility from blowing snow, as well. Residents of coastal areas need to be aware of the possibility of tidal flooding, particularly during high tide tonight. Inland winds could gust up to 35 MPH, and gusts to 45 MPH in coastal areas. The winds should die down toward morning, but motorists need to be on the watch for other hazards such as flooded streets, or downed tree limbs and power lines.
Written on: January 26th, 2011 in Weather Related Notices
The precipitation expected to impact Delaware began throughout the state earlier than expected. Department of Transportation (DelDOT) crews are at work, and are responding as needed in different parts of the state.
In DelDOT’s North District (I95 and North) and Canal District (south of I95 to Kent County), primary roadways are mostly wet; however some primaries and all other roads are reported as snow covered. Crews are salting primary and secondary roads.
The Central District (Kent County) maintenance area is reporting that all roadways are wet, with some said to be slushy. Primary and secondary roads are being salted as needed. Further south (Sussex County), roadways are wet as the precipitation there has been in the form of rain.
Rail and Transit systems are operating normally. The speed limit on I495 has been reduced to 45 MPH, and has been dropped to 40 MPH on the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
DelDOT crews will continue to respond as weather conditions change. The National Weather Service continues to forecast “significant snow” later today and tonight for the northern portions of the state and precipitation this evening should change over to snow, accumulating 4-8 inches. Similar changes in precipitation are expected downstate with an accumulation of 3-6 inches of snow in central Delaware, and 1-3 inches in the southern portion of the state.
Precipitation could be heavy at times throughout the day, and in northern portions of the state may include a mix of rain, sleet, or snow. Motorists should use caution and adjust speeds according to conditions.
Written on: January 19th, 2011 in Elkton Road
The contractor will be removing existing road surface from Gravenor Lane to Short Lane. Drainage pipes are being installed from Short Lane to West Park Place and the sewer line is being replaced from Rittenhouse Road to Old Barksdale Road. The contractor, Greggo & Ferrera, will have intermittent lane closures as needed. Delmarva Power will be closing one lane of Elkton Rd at Apple Rd for a gas main tie-in, scheduled for the week of January 17th. All work is dependent upon weather conditions and certain portions of scheduled work could be delayed by inclement weather.
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