AAA Holiday Travel Forecast

Buckle up. The AAA Thanksgiving travel forecast says 217,000 of you are hitting the road

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Business, Traffic

WILMINGTON — Delawareans traveling this week for Thanksgiving hope they won’t be experiencing the plight of Steve Martin and John Candy in the classic Trains, Planes, and Automobiles movie as they head to see family and friends. On the other hand, they may not be upset if some out-of-town travelers get delayed if they’re the ones who will start the …

DART Service Changes

DART service changes will go into effect Nov. 17

Peter OsborneFeatured, Government, Headlines, Traffic

Changes to DART’s Statewide Bus Service will become effective Sunday, November 17, 2024. DART service changes are outlined below, summarized by county. Modifications to the original proposal are highlighted in bold text. The new route schedules will be available online at DartFirstState.com by mid-November, and printed pocket schedules will also be available by mid-November. New Castle County The following Routes …

EZPASS

Dover northbound EZ-Pass lanes to close Wednesday

Staff WriterTraffic, Headlines

The northbound EZ-Pass highway speed lane through the Dover Toll Plaza will be closed from Wednesday. Aug. 10 from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11. The closure of the northbound lane will allow for loop and sensor replacement and preventative maintenance, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation. All traffic will use the cash lanes with no …

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Roth Bridge lane closures to continue through November

Charlie MegginsonCulture, Headlines, Traffic

As work continues to replace the concrete deck overlay on the Sen. William Roth Bridge spanning the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, lane restrictions will be in place periodically over several months, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday.  By replacing the concrete deck overlay, the Army Corps of Engineers hopes to improve the traveling surface for motorists while protecting …

Who knew having a U.S. president meant traffic woes when he comes home?

Karen JamesHeadlines, Traffic

President Joe Biden is coming home this weekend, and you know what that means.     If it’s Friday at 5 p.m. and the traffic is bad, it can only mean one thing. And it’s NOT happy hour. It’s “Joe Jam” time. That’s the kitschy name for the traffic congestion that occurs around Route 141, 48 and Centreville Road when …

It’s Bike to Work Day on Friday in Wilmington

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines, Traffic

Routes for Wilmington’s 2021 Bike to Work Day. (City of Wilmington) Bike to Work Day will be celebrated Friday in Wilmington, with multiple guided rides that end at the H.B. du Pont Plaza downtown. Registered participants get T-shirts and refreshments. The event is part of a nationwide effort to promote commuting by bicycle and biking in general. May is National …