NEW CASTLE — The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) will host its fourth annual World Environment Day celebration on Thursday, June 5, at Veterans Memorial Park near the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The free community event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature educational exhibits, giveaway items, and static displays. This year’s theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” highlights …
NEW CASTLE- A planned leadership transition at the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has been postponed following the unexpected withdrawal of incoming Executive Director Rashad Taylor. As a result, Thomas J. Cook will remain in his role as Executive Director, a position he has held since 2017. On March 18, 2025, the DRBA Commissioners adopted Resolution 25-16, appointing Taylor …
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Delaware Memorial Bridge users will see an increase in cash tolls starting April 1 as part of the first phase of a two-phase toll structure plan announced by the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) this week. The toll increase will affect all vehicle classes, with cash-paying customers facing an increase of at least $1. The bridge is a dual-span …
NEW CASTLE- New Castle County has earned national recognition as one of HGTV’s 50 Most Charming Small Towns in America. The article highlights the town’s rich history, picturesque streets, and vibrant attractions, drawing attention to its colonial past. HGTV selects its list of the most charming small towns based on a variety of factors that showcase the heart and soul …
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The Delaware River and Bay Authority today announced hearings to discuss a proposed toll increase for the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The first phase of the increase, if approved, will affect only those customers who pay with cash, and that toll will go up from $5 to $6 for autos, pickups, vans and motorcycles. “E-ZPass rates and discount rate plans will …
There’s some relief on the way for notorious New Castle County traffic jams that at their worst start on Interstate 295, move for several miles down to Interstate 95 and even extend to Route 1. The relief – due next year – involves construction of a third I-295 northbound travel lane from Route 141 to Route 13. Improvements will also …
The war memorial monument next to the approach to the Delaware Memorial Bridge near New Castle is getting a nearly $5 million update and renovation. The work will add the names of servicemen and women from New Jersey and Delaware who died serving the United States in all wars and conflicts from World War II to the present. The massive …
Could it happen here? That’s the question Delawareans have been asking since watching the horrific images of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsing after a cargo ship rammed it last month. There are no guarantees, but efforts have been underway for 10 years to protect the Delaware Memorial Bridge from ships even larger than the Dali, which hit the Key …
The Delaware River and Bay Authority will spend $6.6 million to improve and expand the Wilmington Airport terminal, according to its five-year capital investment plan. That is one of 120 major improvement projects costing $132.7 million at the Delaware Memorial Bridge, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, the Forts Ferry, the Millville Executive Airport, the Cape May Airport, the Delaware Air …
Delaware’s infrastructure stole the show in Wednesday’s State of the County for New Castle County. Stephen Williams, deputy executive director of Delaware River Bay Authority, told an audience of about 200 that the Authority is focusing on the importance of replacing aging infrastructure and investing in the Delaware Memorial Bridge, which links the First State to New Jersey. Some of …
