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 …
Newark outlines safety improvements for Main Street
NEWARK- The City is moving forward with a range of proposed safety enhancements along Main Street aimed at improving mobility and reducing traffic conflicts for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. In collaboration with the Newark Police Department, Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company, the University of Delaware, DelDOT, and a contracted transportation consultant, the city has released a detailed outline of …
‘Respect the zone so we all get home’, DelDOT urges for construction safety
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 …
6 trains to run from Wilmington to Philly for Eagles parade Friday
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 weather outside could be frightful…so send us your winter storm pictures
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 …
NCCo. gets $12M federal loan for Christina River Sewer Main project
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 …
Relief in sight for Route 9 communities after decades of heavy truck traffic
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 …
Could Marsh Road get a roundabout?
“Heard from an impacted neighbor there is a roundabout going in at Baynard Blvd and Marsh Rd,” a post on Facebook began. “Anyone have additional insights or information on the details?” This being a well-connected Delaware, it took just 10 hours for official insights. IN THE NEWS: Ursuline plans adjacent performing arts, community space “A roundabout is one of the …
Relief’s on the way with 3rd lane on I-295
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 …
Music in sewers unexpected topic at State of the County
The New Castle Chamber of Commerce‘s second annual State of the County included a number of revealing, and often unexpected, moments: The county plays classical music through its sewers to see how well the sound travels and uses that information to decide whether sewer work is needed, saving time, trouble and overall expense, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer told …