Beauty of popular Junction and Breakwater Trail draws locals, tourists

James DiehlCulture, Headlines

The six-mile trail from Rehoboth to Lewes is the pathway’s most popular part. Photo courtesy Southern Delaware Tourism     Delaware has been in the top 10 of “bike friendly state” lists for the last decade, and on Friday, one more link in the network of bike paths will officially open. The $513,000 Junction and Breakwater Pathway Rehoboth Beach Extension …

I-495 northbound partly reopened at I-95 split

Betsy PriceFeatured, Government, Headlines

The two left lanes of Interstate 495 northbound are now open at the I-95/I-495 split, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced. The two right lanes remain closed, following an accident. DelDOT used today’s accident to promote its app, with access to real-time traffic cameras, travel times, delays and advisories. Motorists can call DelDOT’s Transportation Management Center 24/7 to report any travel or …

Burning off peroxide after I-95 accident triggers stay at home warning

Betsy PriceHeadlines, Police & Fire

The controlled burn (DelDOT photo) An accident that closed Interstate 95 near Route 141 took an unusual turn this afternoon when authorities decided to burn off the peroxide being carried in a tractor trailer. The accident involved a pickup truck pulling the trailer bearing the peroxide colliding with a disabled vehicle on the road. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources …

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 …