Delaware DelDOT Quarterly Legislative Update: Key Sussex County Projects Moving Forward

Delaware’s Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has released its latest Quarterly Legislative Update, highlighting progress on several major transportation and infrastructure projects across Sussex County. These improvements aim to enhance safety, mobility, and long-term resilience for local communities. Here’s a breakdown of the most significant updates.

LOCAL PROJECTS

1. Replacement of Bridge 3-237 on Old Furnace Road over the Nanticoke River

Phase: DesignConstruction Completion: TBD

DelDOT continues to prioritize the replacement of Bridge 3-237 due to its deteriorating structural condition. The project also includes improvements at the nearby Old Furnace Road and Middleford Road intersection—though these elements have now been separated into two projects.

Key Updates:

• A new FAQ document is available online to address questions from the June 2024 public outreach session.

• In response to community concerns, a truck restriction was added to Dove Road in January 2025.

• Additional truck restrictions on nearby roads were not recommended, as they were not warranted or would worsen traffic elsewhere.

• Intersection improvements have been split from the bridge project to avoid delaying bridge work due to funding and public outreach needs.

• The intersection project will be re-prioritized among other safety projects.

• A community update is expected by early 2026.

2. Bridge Painting – Sussex County

Project: Repainting eight local bridgesLocal Bridges Included:

• Poplar Street over Williams Pond Spillway (3-256)

• Market Street over the Nanticoke River (3-151)Projected Completion: Spring 2026

This ongoing preservation project aims to extend bridge life, enhance safety, and improve aesthetics across several key structures.

3. Rehabilitation of Bridge 3-243 on SR20 (Concord Road)

Projected Completion: Spring 2026

Upgrades include repairing scour damage, adding stone and concrete floor protection, and repaving surrounding roadways. The project design will be packaged with an upcoming pavement and rehabilitation contract to streamline work.

OTHER SUSSEX COUNTY PROJECTS OF INTEREST

4. Park Avenue Relocation (Georgetown), Phase 2

Projected Completion: Spring 2028

This major roadway improvement project includes:

• Reconstruction of Park Avenue and Route 9

• Added turn lanes

• New traffic signals

• Improved railroad crossings

Design work is complete, and right-of-way acquisition is almost finished. Utility relocation will continue, with roadway construction anticipated to begin in 2027.

5. North Millsboro Bypass (US 113 to SR 24)

Project Update: Roadway is now open

The new two-lane connector road north of Millsboro is now in use. Work will continue along US 113 into 2026 to fully complete the project.

6. US 113 @ SR 18/SR 404 Grade-Separated Intersection (Georgetown)

Projected Completion: Spring 2028

This transformative project includes:

• A grade-separated overpass bridging SR18/SR404 over US 113

• Loop ramps in the northeast and southwest quadrants

• Widening US 113 to three lanes in each direction between Bedford Street and Ennis Street

Design work is complete, and DelDOT is preparing the project for advertisement. Construction will begin with utility work, followed by full road construction starting in 2026.

About These Improvements

Many of the projects listed fall under DelDOT’s HEP – Hazard Elimination Program, aimed at addressing high-risk roadways and improving safety for Delaware drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Moving Sussex County Forward

From aging bridge replacements to improved traffic flow and roadway expansions, Delaware continues to invest in infrastructure that strengthens safety and mobility for residents. DelDOT’s ongoing commitment ensures communities throughout Sussex County benefit from long-term, sustainable improvements.