I-95/Route 1 Toll Amnesty Program to Begin October 1
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will be offering a three-month amnesty program for toll violators beginning October 1. Visit de.gov/tollamnesty.
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DelDOT Celebrates Phase II Capital City Trail Completion
This afternoon, DelDOT’s Secretary Nicole Majeski, DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Director Ray Bivens, Representative Lyndon D. Yearick, City of Dover’s Councilman Andre Boggerty, county and local officials participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony ....
Vote Georgetown Lewes Trail and Junction and Breakwater Pathway into 2021 Rail – Trail Hall of Fame
There are only a few more days before voting ends on August 6, 2021! Vote the Georgetown to Lewes Trail (GLT) & Junction and Breakwater Pathway (JBP) into this year’s Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s (RTC) Hall of ....
DelDOT Highlights Ongoing Litter Cleanup Efforts
In the ongoing effort to “Keep DE Litter Free” the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to dedicate resources to cleaning up our roads. To date in 2021, nearly 16,000 bags of trash have been ....
The Delaware Bayshore Byway National Scenic Byway Designation Sign Unveiling
As part of this week’s Earth Day celebration, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Tourism Office, Delaware Greenways, and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are excited to announce ....
Delaware Transit Corporation Launches DART Connect Micro Transit Service
Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), in partnership with Via, the leader in TransitTech, have launched DART Connect, the state’s first on-demand microtransit service that will transform mobility in the rural communities of Georgetown and Millsboro in ....
I-95 Northbound Lane and Ramp Closures in Final Preparation for Phase 1 Traffic Pattern
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that the final preparations to shift traffic to the I-95 Rehabilitation Phase 1 traffic pattern will require various closures on I-95 Northbound through Wilmington from Thursday, ....
Icy Road Conditions Expected Saturday Night
As the evening hours approach, and surface temperatures continue to drop and frozen precipitation remains, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is advising against unnecessary travel due to the likelihood of icy road conditions across ....
DelDOT Winter Storm Update #1
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to prepare for the arrival of a statewide snow event. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for New Castle County from 7:00 a.m. Sunday ....
New 2nd Street On-Ramp to I-95 Southbound Opens
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the new 2nd Street on-ramp to I-95 southbound in Wilmington has opened during the overnight hours on Wednesday, December 30. This was the first project related to ....
Winter Weather Awareness Week – December 7-11
Smyrna, DE – As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, we must be reminded of the hazards winter brings. Every year, winter weather conditions such as snow and freezing temperatures cause deaths, injuries, illnesses, and property damage in Delaware. Last year’s mild winter is not an ....
Oil Spill Cleanup of Delaware Bay Coastline Intensifies Today With Additional Resources Deployed
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and U.S. Coast Guard continued Thursday and Friday to spearhead a cleanup operation for the oil spill that has deposited blobs of oil called tar balls and ....
Deadline for Second Round of TIIF Grant Application Approaching
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is reminding interested businesses that applications for the next round of Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund (TIIF) grants will be accepted until Monday, November 16, 2020. A total of $12,501,000 ....
DelDOT Calls Attention to Employee Injuries, High Number of Overall Fatalities
For the second time in two weeks, a DelDOT employee was seriously injured on Harris Road near Townsend in New Castle County yesterday while mowing grass. The employee was flown to the hospital as a ....
Delaware Receives More Than $30 Million in FHWA Redistribution
The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) annual August redistribution has resulted in Delaware receiving an additional $30,428,691 in federal funding for infrastructure projects. The redistribution dollars represent federal transportation improvement funds that were allocated, but not ....
Governor Carney Announces Retirement of DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan After 31 Years of State Service
Cohan transformed the Division of Motor Vehicles before leading largest-ever capital program as DelDOT Secretary WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the retirement of Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of the Delaware Department of ....
DelDOT Advisory for Tropical Storm Impact
Officials from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other state agencies are monitoring the forecast of Tropical Storm Isaias that could produce heavy rain, high wind gusts, and flash ....
Lifetime CDL Ban for Human Trafficking Conviction Signed Into Law
Governor John Carney has signed Senate Bill 223 into law, bringing Delaware into compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s “No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act” by creating a lifetime disqualification for a ....
New Christina River Bridge at Wilmington Riverfront Dedicated to Former State Senator Margaret Rose Henry
Governor John Carney was joined by state and local officials in dedicating the recently opened Christina River Bridge at the Wilmington Riverfront in honor of former state senator Margaret Rose Henry. “Senator Margaret Rose Henry’s ....
DelDOT Announces Opening of New Christina River Bridge and Approach Roads at Wilmington Riverfront
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the new Christina River Bridge and approach roads at the Wilmington Riverfront has opened to pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle traffic as of 2:00pm today. The new ....
Main Street Newark Project Completed
The Delaware Department of Transportation is pleased to announce that the Main Street Newark rehabilitation project has been completed ahead of schedule by the project’s contractor, A-DEL Construction. The nearly $12 million project began construction ....
Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund Council Makes First Recommendations
The Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund (TIIF) Council, an initiative announced by Governor John Carney in 2019, has made its first recommendations for project funding to Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan and Secretary of State Jeffrey ....
DART Launches “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive to Support Food Bank of DE June 22 – June 26
DART has announced their “Stuff The Bus” Food Drive in support of the Food Bank of Delaware’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Food Bank of Delaware has distributed nearly 5 ....
Cash Toll Collection to Resume Thursday, May 21, 2020
Temporarily closed on March 17, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency, Delaware’s three toll plazas will resume cash collection at the I-95, Biddles, and Dover Toll Plazas on Thursday, May 21, 2020, ....
State Continues to Process Taxes And Fees
Income Tax Deadlines Extended State Tax Due Dates Remain Unchanged Last week, the Delaware Division of Revenue (DOR) announced that the deadlines for taxpayers to file certain personal and corporate income tax returns and ....
DART Institutes Additional Safety Measures
Beginning Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear door with no fare ....
DelDOT Operational Changes Update for March 21
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind. Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, all four DMV locations will go ....
DelDOT Operational Changes Update for March 17, 2020
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind. Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 6:00pm, the Biden Welcome Center ....
DART to Operate Reduced Statewide Weekday Service Level Beginning Wednesday, March 18
Due to the presence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Delaware, business closures, reductions in staffing and lower ridership levels, effective Wednesday, March 18, DART public transit services will operate on the following reduced service schedule until ....
TMC Radio 1380 AM to Replay Governor Carney’s Virtual Town Hall Today
WILMINGTON, Del. – As Delaware continues to respond to the spread of the Coronavirus and inform as many residents as possible, DelDOT’s WTMC Radio will rebroadcast at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. today the audio ....