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Wilmington Delaware - Wilmington Issues Weekly Traffic and Travel Advisory for Special Events Street Repaving Other Construction or Repair Projects 23 February 2024 ( news )
Wilmington , state Delaware ( By Press Release office)
Feb 23,2024
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Real - time traffic and travel map available at City website and at the link below
Wilmington’s Public Works Department has compiled the attached list of streets on which construction or maintenance will occur this week by the City itself , or by either DelDOT , Delmarva Power , or private contractors . This information is for
Monday ,
February 26
through Friday , March 1 , 2024
.
The City’s website contains a
real - time map
that is updated daily so you can follow any changes to the weekly schedule caused by weather or other construction - related delays . Public Works Commissioner Kelly Williams said every effort is made to compile the most accurate list each week of street projects that could affect your travel in the City the following week . She cautioned , however , that the time frames for the listed projects could be altered if they are delayed due to factors such as the weather .
Cupid’s Fun Run Wilmington
The 2024 Cupid’s Fun Run Wilmington
, an event that each year raises funds to support those affected by NF , a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body , will take place from
12:00 p . m . to 4:00 p . m . on Saturday , February 24
. The run will start about 2:00 p . m . at The Queen , at 5
th
and Market streets , travel up Market Street to 8
th
Street , turn around and return to The Queen . Wilmington Police will be on hand to help control traffic . Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the area .
Cupid’s Fun Run Wilmington 2023
( my . cupids . org )
The
Delaware Department of Transportation ( DelDOT )
has announced the following projects that will impact motorists in and around Wilmington in the coming weeks:
Crews continue to carry out the next phase of the Rogers Road Reconstruction Project
.
There will be a change in the traffic pattern on Rogers Road between South Heald Street and Medori Boulevard starting
Monday , February 26 and ending on or near Friday , March 15
. Currently , Rogers Road westbound is closed , and starting Monday eastbound will be closed . Once the change is made , motorists wanting to travel east on Rogers Road will continue north on South Heald Street , turn right onto D Street , and right again onto New Castle Avenue , to Rogers Road . Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the area .
The Walnut Street Bridge
will close to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic between A Street and East Front Street for preventative maintenance beginning
Monday , February 26 and ending on Sunday , March 3
. A detour will be posted . The work is weather dependent , and motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the area .
DelDOT encourages motorists to continue to tune into
WTMC 1380 AM
, visit
deldot . gov
, or download the DelDOT app to keep up with the latest traffic information .
Street
Start from
End at
Start time
End time
Work Type
W . 6
thSt .
N . Rodney St .
N . Broom St .
2/26/2024
2/27/2024
Water Work
W . 9
thSt .
N . Adams St .
N . Monroe St .
2/26/2024
3/8/2024
Water Work
E . 27
thSt .
N . Market St .
N . Pine St .
2/26/2024
3/8/2024
Str . Work - City
E . 28
thSt .
Moore St .
N . Pine St .
2/26/2024
3/8/2024
Str . Work - City
W . 29
thSt .
N . Broom St .
N . Franklin St .
3/4/2024
3/8/2024
Gas Work
W . 30
thSt .
N . Broom St .
N . Franklin St .
3/4/2024
3/8/2024
Gas Work
W . 32
ndSt .
Franklin Pl .
N . Harrison St .
3/4/2024
3/8/2024
Gas Work
W . 32
ndSt .
N . Harrison St .
N . VanBuren St .
3/8/2024
3/8/2024
Gas Work
W . 42
ndSt .
W Matson Run Pkwy
N . Tatnall St .
2/26/2024
3/8/2024
Sewer Work
Bennett St .
E . 9
thSt .
E . 10
thSt .
2/26/2024
3/8/2024
Sewer Work
Broom Pl .
W . 34
thSt .
Dead End
3/4/2024
3/8/2024
Gas Work
N . Broom St .
W . 3
rdSt .
W . 6
thSt .
2/26/2024
3/8/2024
Water Work
2315 Carter St
2/26/2024
3/1/2024
Gas Work
N . Church St .
E . 5
thSt .
E . 11
thSt .
2/26/2024
3/8/2024
Gas Work
N . Market St .
W . 29
thSt .
W . 30
thSt .
2/26/2024
3/8/2024
Water Work
N . Shipley St .
E . 2
ndSt .
E . 4
thSt .
2/26/2024
3/8/2024
Water Work
*Indicates nighttime work **Indicates Wednesday closure
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City of Wilmington , Office of the Mayor
Mobile: ( 302 ) 530 - 2171
Email:
plford@WilmingtonDE . gov
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