Before cars hit the pavement on the long-anticipated North Millsboro Bypass, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is inviting the public to experience the new roadway on foot—for a good cause. DelDOT will host a charity 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 13 at 8 a.m. on the newly constructed bypass. The event marks a rare chance for residents to explore …
Delaware drivers will soon pay more at toll booths and the DMV as the state moves forward with new transportation funding measures set to take effect later this year. Following the passage of House Bill 164 and a resolution signed by Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced toll and fee increases that are expected …
State officials gathered at the East Camden Bypass this week to highlight the importance of driver safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities in highway work zones. Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings, joined by Representative Lyndon Yearick, Delaware State Police Lieutenants India Sturgis and Mark Dawson, and DelDOT workers, emphasized the …
First Staters hoping to head up to the City of Brotherly Love to celebrate the Eagles Super Bowl LIX victory have plenty of options Friday. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is gearing up for the influx of up to 1 million fans heading into Philadelphia, and to accommodate the large crowd, SEPTA will run six special trains from the …
The state is bracing for a winter storm expected to hit early Monday morning. But you already know that if you’ve been to local grocery stores, liquor stores, or places like Lowe’s or Costco. Before we go into more detail, if you’re stuck at home or caught in storm-related traffic, consider sending us your storm photos (including cute pets buried …
New Castle County officials believe a new $12 million loan will help address one of civilization’s most crucial infrastructure systems. For the first time, Delaware is receiving a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to help the county modernize the Christina River Force Sewer Main (CRFM), improving the reliability of wastewater service for approximately 330,000 residents while greatly …
This story is courtesy of Spotlight Delaware, originally published on Aug. 20, 2024. Jerry Collins watched a semi-truck blaze down his neighborhood street on a recent afternoon, glaring from his back porch as the truck threaded the small residential street in New Castle along Route 9. “There goes one now,” Collins calmly said as the truck passed. He’s been living …
