State of Delaware Department of Transportation

04/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/05/2024 10:19

TRAFFIC ALERT - New Castle County - I-95/Rt 896 Interchange--Upcoming Closures

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that there will be an overnight closure of northbound I-95 and overnight multi-lane closures on southbound I-95 for steel girder installation April 9, 10, and 11. Southbound I-95 High Speed EZPass lanes will be closed (cash lanes accepting EZPass remain open). Some lane closures will be in affect along Elkton Road and Route 896 during the full closure. Ramps at the interchange will remain open except for the northbound I-95 off ramp to Route 896. Additionally, overnight lane closures on both northbound and southbound I-95 will be required to support steel girder installation, and for striping, signing, and lighting removal. Daytime lane closures on northbound I-95 will be in effect for construction access.

I-95 IMPACTS

· Monday April 8: Daytime Lane Closure, Northbound I-95 from the Route 896 Interchange to the Welcome Center (9AM - ; 5PM)

· Monday April 8: Overnight Multi-lane Closure, Southbound I-95 from the Welcome Center to the Route 896 Interchange (8PM - ; 7AM)

· Monday April 8: Overnight Multi-lane Closure, Northbound I-95 from Route 896 Interchange to the Welcome Center (7PM - ; 6AM)

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· Tuesday April 9: Daytime Lane Closure, Northbound I-95 from the Route 896 Interchange to the Welcome Center (9AM - ; 5PM)

· TUESDAY APRIL 9: OVERNIGHT NORTHBOUND I-95 CLOSURE from MD 279 to the Route 896 Interchange. Detour Posted. (9PM - 7AM)

· Tuesday April 9: Overnight Multi-lane Closure, Southbound I-95 from the Welcome Center to the Toll Plaza (7PM - ; 7AM)

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· Wednesday April 10: Daytime Lane Closure, Northbound I-95 from the Route 896 Interchange to the Welcome Center (9AM - ; 5PM)

· WEDNESDAY APRIL 10: OVERNIGHT NORTHBOUND I-95 CLOSURE from MD 279 to the Route 896 Interchange. Detour Posted. (11PM - 5AM)

· Wednesday April 10: Overnight Multi-lane Closure, Southbound I-95 from the Welcome Center to the Toll Plaza (8PM - ; 7AM)

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· Thursday April 11: Daytime Lane Closure, Northbound I-95 from the Route 896 Interchange to the Welcome Center (9AM - ; 5PM)

· THURSDAY APRIL 11: OVERNIGHT NORTHBOUND I-95 CLOSURE form MD 279 to the Route 896 Interchange. Detour Posted. (11PM - 5AM)

· Thursday April 11: Overnight Multi-lane Closure, Southbound I-95 from the Welcome Center to the Toll Plaza (9PM - ; 7AM)

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· Friday April 12: Overnight Multi-lane Closure, Northbound I-95 between Route 896 Interchange and Welcome Center (11PM - ; 7AM)