Two hearings are planned to discuss a toll increase for the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

Plans underway to raise tolls on Delaware Memorial Bridge

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

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 …

All three airports received at least $2 million for improvement projects. (Photo from Delaware River and Bay Authority)

3 Del. airports split $9 million for expansion, renovations

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Three airports in Delaware will receive a cumulative $9 million in federal funding. The Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program will distribute the funds to the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, the Wilmington Airport and the Delaware Airpark in Dover.   “General aviation facilities rely on federal funding for infrastructure enhancements and security improvements, which provide the foundation required for continued …

The new ferry will cut down on emissions and be more environmentally friendly. (Photo from Visit Delaware)

$20M grant to buy eco-friendly ferry for Cape May-Lewes run

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

A $20 million grant will help Delaware pay for a new eco-friendly ship to add to its Cape May-Lewes Ferry fleet. Money from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Delaware River and Bay Authority to replace a more than 40-year-old diesel engine ferry that serves passengers who travel between Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey with a diesel-hybrid …

The Landline Co.'s motorcoach will ferry American Airlines passengers from Wilmington to Philly starting Oct. 7.

American Airlines unveils bus service to Philly airport

Betsy PriceBusiness, Headlines

American Airlines on Wednesday unveiled a luxury tarmac-to-tarmac bus service from Wilmington Airport to the Philadelphia airport. American’s deal with the Landline Co. makes the airline the first to offer service in all 50 states and allows passengers to clear Transportation Security Administration in little ole Wilmington, bypassing the lines in Philly. The premium motorcoach service will begin Oct. 7. …

An artist's rendering of plans to renovate and expand the war memorial monument on the approach to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Courtesy of Delaware River & Bay Authority.

War memorial near bridge to be renovated, expanded

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

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 …

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Memorial Bridge ‘dolphins’ designed to stop ships like Dali

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

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 …

A ship collision protection is among the capital projects planned by the Delaware River and Bay Authority. (Delaware River and Bay Authority)

Expanded Wilmington Airport among DRBA’s $132.7M capital plan

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Government, Headlines

  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 …

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Avelo adds Puerto Rico, Sarasota flights from Wilmington

Betsy PriceBusiness, Headlines

Avelo Airlines will start flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Sarasota, Florida, from Wilmington in November. The addition to Avelo’s 13 current destinations was the focus of a festive announcement Thursday on the Wilmington Airport’s tarmac. “No surprises here,” said Delaware River & Bay Authority Deputy Director Stephen Williams to the large crowd gathered Thursday morning. The airlines already …

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Avelo to announce service expansion to tropics Thursday

Betsy PriceBusiness, RSS-Business

Where will Avelo Airlines go next? We’ll know Thursday with the airlines makes an announcement about two new tropical destinations from the Wilmington Airport. The airlines now serves the airport with two Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft, with nonstop flights to 13 destinations in five Southeast states. Avelo officials will gather with Delaware politicians and Delaware River and Bay Authority representatives …

The Delaware Memorial Bridge is undergoing needed infrastructure improvements.

DRBA details millions going to bridge, airport infrastructure

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

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 …