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us-301-project-updates

Below is an outline of the anticipated construction schedule for the US 301 Mainline Project for the week of April 30, 2018.

Written on: April 27th, 2018 in US 301 Project UpdatesUS301

Monday, April 30, 2018 through Thursday, May 3, 2018 – Dayshift

Continue bridge construction activities along SR 1. Motorists should anticipate a single left or right lane closure along northbound and southbound SR 1 between the Biddles Toll Plaza and the Roth Bridge from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Continue roadway widening activities along southbound US 13. Motorists should anticipate a single right lane closure along southbound US 13 between the Free Ramp to SR 1 and Port Penn Road from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Continue roadway widening activities along northbound US 13. Motorists should anticipate a single right lane closure along northbound US 13 prior to the Free Ramp to SR 1 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Continue bridge construction activities on Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896). Motorists should anticipate an eastbound or westbound lane closure on Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) west of Cedar Lane with traffic alternating through the work zone utilizing a flagging operation by construction personnel from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Strawberry Lane is anticipated to re-open to traffic during the week, weather depending.

Sunday, April 29, 2018 – Nightshift

Continue bridge construction activities along northbound SR 1. Motorists should anticipate periodic rolling road blocks along northbound SR 1 between the Biddles Toll Plaza and Roth Bridge from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m.

Monday, April 30, 2018 and Tuesday, May 1, 2018 – Nightshift

Continue bridge construction activities along SR 1. Motorists should anticipate periodic rolling road blocks along northbound and southbound SR 1 between the Biddles Toll Plaza and Roth Bridge from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m.

Monday, April 30, 2018 – Nightshift

Continue bridge construction activities along southbound SR 1. Motorists should anticipate a double left lane closure, including the E-ZPass Lane, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 – Nightshift

Continue bridge construction activities along northbound SR 1. Motorists should anticipate a double left lane closure, including the E-ZPass Lane, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Friday, May 4, 2018 – Nightshift

Continue bridge construction activities along southbound SR 1. Motorists should anticipate a double left lane closure, including the E-ZPass Lane, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. 

Detours and Roadway Closures

Port Penn Road at US 13 is restricted to a right turn into and right turn out of Port Penn Road. Traffic accessing southbound US 13 from Port Penn Road will follow Port Penn Road to Pole Bridge Road and back to US 13. Traffic accessing Port Penn Road from southbound US Route 13 will follow US 13 to Pole Bridge Road and back to Port Penn Road. Traffic accessing the Biddles Toll Plaza from northbound US Route 13 will follow US Route 13 to the traffic signal at the free ramp to northbound State Route 1 and make a U-Turn back to the Biddles Toll Plaza. This closure will remain in effect until June 2018 after the intersection is reconstructed and the new traffic signal becomes operational.

Hyetts Corner Road is closed to traffic between the St. Georges High School and Windsor Commons Way until December 2018. Motorists traveling westbound on Hyetts Corner Road should follow Jamison Corner Road through the roundabout and continue to Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) and turn left, follow Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) to US 13 and turn left, and back to Hyetts Corner Road. Motorists traveling eastbound on Hyett’s Corner Road should turn right at US 13, follow US R 13 to Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) and turn right, follow Boyd’s Corner Road to Jamison Corner Road and turn right, follow Jamison Corner Road through the roundabout and back to Hyetts Corner Road.

 


sr141

Sr141/I-95 Ramp Interchange Project

Written on: April 24th, 2018 in SR141

SR141/I-95 Ramp Improvement Project
April 23, 2018

The contractor, Mumford & Miller Inc., continues to widen the roadway on SR141 southbound and northbound on the closed side of the roadway. They are setting beams for the new SR 141 northbound bridge and building the concrete deck on SR 141 southbound bridge. They are constructing the Exit 5 ramp from I295 northbound to SR141 northbound. They are working on installing utility infrastructure through the SR141 and I95 northbound corridor. The contractor is also working to construct the shoulder and barrier on I95 northbound and installing pipe and drainage outlets on SR141 northbound and in the I-95/I-295 Northbound median.

LANE CLOSURES:

Motorists should expect traffic on SR141 southbound and northbound to be reduced to one lane in the construction area during the hours of 9a.m. to 3p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Ramp Exit 5B (NB I-295 to NB SR141/Newport) remains closed until spring 2018. Motorists traveling to northbound SR141/Newport should use Exit 5.

Delaware Department of Transportation
I-95/SR 141 Project Will Require Nighttime Lane Closures/Shifts on I-95 NB and I-295 NB
Newport: The Delaware Department of Transportation’s (DelDOT) contractor, Mumford and Miller Inc., will implement nighttime lane closures next week for work on the new SR 141 bridge. Motorists should anticipate travel delays.
I-95 Northbound Shifted to I-295 Northbound on the following dates and times:
8 PM Monday, April 23, 2018 until 5 AM on Tuesday, April 24, 2018
• Rain Date: 8 PM Tuesday, April 24, 2018 until 5 AM on Wednesday, April 25, 2018
All I-95 northbound lanes will be closing and shifting to I-295 northbound between Exit 5 and past the Route 141 northbound interchange before merging again with I-95 northbound via the temporary crossover. The SR 141 northbound ramp (Exit 3A) to I-95 northbound and SR 141 southbound ramp (Exit 3A) to I-95 northbound will also be closed during this time period.
Detour Routes
I-95 northbound motorists will use the right lanes signed for I-295 northbound and stay in the left lane of I-295 and then use the temporary crossover just past the work zone to go back onto I-95 northbound.
• SR 141 northbound to I-95 northbound motorists should follow detour signs and make a left on Commons Boulevard, a right onto Churchmans Road, a left onto SR 1/7 southbound, and merge onto I-95 northbound.
• SR 141 southbound to I-95 northbound motorists should follow detour signs to make a right on Commons Boulevard, a right onto Churchmans Road, a left onto SR 1/7 southbound, and merge onto I-95 northbound.
I I-295 Northbound Shifted to I-95 Northbound on the following dates and times
8 PM Tuesday, April 24, 2018 until 5 AM on Wednesday, April 25, 2018
· Rain Date: 8 PM Wednesday, April 25, 2018 until 5 AM on Thursday, April 26, 2018
The contractor will be shifting I-295 northbound traffic to I-95 northbound between Exit 5 and past the Route 141 northbound interchange before merging again with I-295 northbound via the temporary crossover. The SR 141 southbound ramp (Exit 2) to I-295 northbound will be also closed during this time period.
Detour Routes
I-295 northbound motorists will use the right lane signed for I-95 northbound and stay in the right lane of I-95 and then use the temporary crossover just past the work zone to go back onto I-295 northbound.
• SR 141 southbound to I-295 northbound motorists should follow detour signs to make a right on Commons Boulevard, a right onto Churchmans Road, a left onto SR 1/7 southbound, and merge onto I-95 northbound.
Detour signage will be posted for motorists.


us-301-project-updates

Below is an outline of the anticipated construction schedule and associated lane closures for work on the US 301 Mainline Project during the next week.

Written on: April 20th, 2018 in US 301 Project UpdatesUS301


Monday, April 23, 2018 through Thursday, April 26, 2018 – Dayshift

Continue bridge construction activities along SR 1. Motorists should anticipate a single left or right lane closure along northbound and southbound SR 1 between the Biddles Toll Plaza and the Roth Bridge from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Continue roadway widening activities along southbound US 13. Motorists should anticipate a single right lane closure along southbound US 13 between the Free Ramp to SR 1 and Port Penn Road from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Continue roadway widening activities along northbound US 13. Motorists should anticipate a single right lane closure along northbound US 13 prior to the Free Ramp to SR 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Continue bridge construction activities on Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896). Motorists should anticipate an eastbound or westbound lane closure on Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) west of Cedar Lane with traffic alternating through the work zone utilizing a flagging operation by construction personnel from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Monday, April 23, 2018 through Tuesday, April 24, 2018 – Nightshift

Continue bridge construction activities along US 13. Motorists should anticipate a southbound right lane closure along US 13 from the free ramp to Boyds Corner Road/Pole Bridge Road for delivery and installation of new bridge beams from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. These closures will include periodic rolling road blocks along southbound US 13 between the St. Georges Bridge and Boyds Corner Road/Pole Bridge Road from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 through Thursday, April 26, 2018 – Nightshift

Continue bridge construction activities along SR 1. Motorists should anticipate periodic rolling road blocks along northbound and southbound SR 1 between the Biddles Toll Plaza and Boyds Corner Road from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Detours and Roadway Closures

Port Penn Road at US 13 is restricted to a right turn into and right turn out of Port Penn Road. Traffic accessing southbound US 13 from Port Penn Road will follow Port Penn Road to Pole Bridge Road and back to US 13. Traffic accessing Port Penn Road from southbound US 13 will follow US 13 to Pole Bridge Road and back to Port Penn Road. Traffic accessing the Biddles Toll Plaza from northbound US 13 will follow US 13 to the traffic signal at the free ramp to northbound SR 1 and make a U-Turn back to the Biddles Toll Plaza. This closure will remain in effect until June 2018 after the intersection is reconstructed and the new traffic signal becomes operational.

Hyetts Corner Road is closed to traffic between the St. Georges High School and Windsor Commons Way until December 2018. Motorists traveling westbound on Hyetts Corner Road should follow Jamison Corner Road through the roundabout and continue to Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) and turn left, follow Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) to US 13 and turn left, and back to Hyetts Corner Road. Motorists traveling eastbound on Hyett’s Corner Road should turn right at US 13, follow US 13 to Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) and turn right, follow Boyd’s Corner Road to Jamison Corner Road and turn right, follow Jamison Corner road through the roundabout and back to Hyetts Corner Road.

Strawberry Lane is closed to traffic at US 301. Motorists wanting to access the east side of Strawberry Lane from US 301 will follow Levels Road (SR 15) to Strawberry Lane. Motorists wanting to access the west side of Strawberry Lane from US 301 will turn left onto the new Levels Road/Middletown-Warwick Road (SR 299) and follow Middletown-Warwick Road (SR 299) to Strawberry Lane.


us-301-project-updates

Below is an outline of the anticipated construction schedule and associated lane closures for the US 301 Mainline Project for the week of April 16, 2018.

Written on: April 13th, 2018 in US 301 Project UpdatesUS301

 

 

Monday, April 16, 2018 through Thursday, April 19, 2018: Dayshift

Continue bridge construction activities along SR 1. Motorists should anticipate a single left or right lane closure along northbound and southbound SR 1 between the Biddles Toll Plaza and the Roth Bridge from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Continue roadway widening activities along US 13 southbound. Motorists should anticipate a single right lane closure along US 13 southbound between the Free Ramp to SR 1 and Port Penn Road from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Continue roadway widening activities along US 13 northbound. Motorists should anticipate a single right lane closure along US 13 northbound prior to the Free Ramp to SR 1 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Continue bridge construction activities on Boyds Corner Road (SR 896). Motorists should anticipate an eastbound or westbound lane closure on Boyds Corner Road (SR 896) west of Cedar Lane with traffic alternating through the work zone utilizing a flagging operation by construction personnel from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 – Nightshift

Continue bridge construction activities along SR 1. Motorists should anticipate periodic rolling road blocks along northbound and southbound SR 1 between the Biddles Toll Plaza and Boyds Corner Road from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m.

Detours and Roadway Closures

Port Penn Road at US 13 is restricted to a right turn into and right turn out of Port Penn Road. Traffic accessing southbound US 13 from Port Penn Road will follow Port Penn Road to Pole Bridge Road and back to US 13. Traffic accessing Port Penn Road from southbound US 13 will follow US 13 to Pole Bridge Road and back to Port Penn Road. Traffic accessing the Biddles Toll Plaza from northbound US 13 will follow US 13 to the traffic signal at the free ramp to northbound State Route 1 and make a U-Turn back to the Biddles Toll Plaza. This closure will remain in effect until June 2018 after the intersection is reconstructed and the new traffic signal becomes operational.

Hyetts Corner Road is closed to traffic between the St. Georges High School and Windsor Commons Way until December 2018. Motorists traveling westbound on Hyetts Corner Road should follow Jamison Corner Road through the roundabout and continue to Boyds Corner Road (SR 896) and turn left, follow Boyds Corner Road (SR 896) to US 13 and turn left, and back to Hyetts Corner Road. Motorists traveling eastbound on Hyetts Corner Road should turn right at US 13, follow US 13 to Boyds Corner Road (SR 896) and turn right, follow Boyds Corner Road to Jamison Corner Road and turn right, follow Jamison Corner Road through the roundabout and back to Hyetts Corner Road.

Strawberry Lane is closed to traffic at US 301. Motorists wanting to access the east side of Strawberry Lane from US 301 will follow Levels Road (SR 15) to Strawberry Lane. Motorists wanting to access the west side of Strawberry Lane from US 301 will turn left onto the new Levels Road/Warwick Road (SR 299) and follow Warwick Road (SR 299) to Strawberry Lane.


us-301-project-updates

Below is an outline of the anticipated construction schedule and associated lane closures for work on the US 301 Mainline Project during the next week.

Written on: April 5th, 2018 in US 301 Project UpdatesUS301

Monday, April 9, 2018 through Thursday, April 12, 2018 – Dayshift

Continue bridge construction activities along SR 1. Motorists should anticipate a single left or right lane closure along northbound and southbound SR 1 between the Biddles Toll Plaza and the Roth Bridge from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Continue roadway widening activities along southbound US 13. Motorists should anticipate a single right lane closure along southbound US 13 between the Free Ramp to SR 1 and Port Penn Road from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Continue roadway widening activities along northbound US 13. Motorists should anticipate a single right lane closure along northbound US 13 prior to the Free Ramp to SR 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Continue bridge construction activities on Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896). Motorists should anticipate an eastbound or westbound lane closure on Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) west of Cedar Lane with traffic alternating through the work zone utilizing a flagging operation by construction personnel from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Continue bridge construction activities on Middletown/Warwick Road (US 301). Motorists should anticipate a northbound or southbound lane closure along Middletown/Warwick Road (US 301) at Strawberry Lane with traffic alternating through the work zone utilizing a flagging operation by construction personnel from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Monday, April 9, 2018 through Tuesday, April 10, 2018 – Nightshift

Continue bridge construction activities along SR 1. Motorists should anticipate periodic rolling road blocks along northbound and southbound SR 1 between the Biddles Toll Plaza and Boyds Corner Road from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.


Detours and Roadway Closures

Port Penn Road at US 13 is restricted to a right turn into and right turn out of Port Penn Road. Traffic accessing southbound US13 from Port Penn Road will follow Port Penn Road to Pole Bridge Road and back to US 13. Traffic accessing Port Penn Road from southbound US 13 will follow US 13 to Pole Bridge Road and back to Port Penn Road. Traffic accessing the Biddles Toll Plaza from northbound US 13 will follow US 13 to the traffic signal at the free ramp to northbound SR 1 and make a U-Turn back to the Biddles Toll Plaza. This closure will remain in effect until June 2018 after the intersection is reconstructed and the new traffic signal becomes operational.

Hyetts Corner Road is closed to traffic between the St. Georges High School and Windsor Commons Way until December 2018. Motorists traveling westbound on Hyetts Corner Road should follow Jamison Corner Road through the roundabout and continue to Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) and turn left, follow Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) to US 13 and turn left, and back to Hyetts Corner Road. Motorists traveling eastbound on Hyett’s Corner Road should turn right at US 13, follow US 13 to Boyd’s Corner Road (SR 896) and turn right, follow Boyd’s Corner Road to Jamison Corner Road and turn right, follow Jamison Corner road through the roundabout and back to Hyetts Corner Road.

Strawberry Lane is closed to traffic at US 301. Motorists wanting to access the east side of Strawberry Lane from US 301 will follow Levels Road (SR 15) to Strawberry Lane. Motorists wanting to access the west side of Strawberry Lane from US 301 will turn left onto the new Levels Road-Middletown/Warwick Road (SR 299) and follow Middletown/Warwick Road (SR 299) to Strawberry Lane.





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