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DelDOT to widen shoulder on Fred Hudson Rd

DelDOT will not build a separate pedestrian and bicycle pathway along Fred Hudson Road as part of its upcoming bridge repairs, but changes to the project will provide additional space for cyclists and pedestrians.

State Rep. Ron Gray said he remains hopeful that a dedicated pathway could eventually be constructed over the wetlands adjacent to Fred Hudson Road, connecting the area more safely to Route 1 in Bethany Beach.

According to Gray, DelDOT revised its bridge design following input from the Safer Fred Hudson coalition and discussions involving Gray and state Sen. Gerald Hocker. The updated plan will reduce vehicle travel lanes to 10 feet wide, allowing for 5-foot shoulders on both sides of the bridge. The speed limit in the area will also be…

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Coastal bridges set for repairs

Credit to: Coast TV, Kevin Zipay

DELMARVA - Repairs are scheduled to begin Monday on two coastal bridges, a move that could disrupt travel for commuters and motorists heading to Ocean City and Fenwick Island, officials said.

The Route 50 bridge into Ocean City will undergo a full lane closure from Jan. 20 through Feb. 3, with intermittent single-lane closures before and after that timeframe. Crews will replace the bridge’s nose lock assembly and repair floor beams, work that requires the moveable span to remain in the raised position. Officials said the repairs are essential to maintaining the 84-year-old structure.

For Ocean City resident Kristin Friedman, a typical five-minute trip could stretch beyond 40 minutes when using the designated…

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DELDOT confirms Bayard Road to close between Route 20 and Old Mill Bridge Road

Credit to: Coastal Point

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced this week that Bayard Road will be closed between Zion Church Road (Route 20) and Old Mill Bridge Road starting on Monday, Oct. 20. The closure will remain in place until Thursday, Nov. 20, weather permitting, for the installation of sewer and water mains, curb work and full boxout of the roadway.

For the closure detour, motorists traveling north on Johnson Road will turn left onto Zion Church Road, turn right onto Wilgus Cemetery Road and arrive at Bayard Road. Motorists traveling south on Bayard Road will turn right onto Wilgus Cemetery Road, turn left onto Zion Church Road and arrive at Bayard Road. Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the…

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DELDOT to replace Fenwick Island Bridge by 2028

Credit to: Delaware Public Media, Joe Irizarry

Work begins soon to replace the Fenwick Island Bridge.  The nearly 70-year-old bridge is the fifth most deficient bridge in the state according to DelDOT.  The main issue is the bridge pylons - which are in the water - eroding over time.

It’s a multi-phase project building half of the new bridge to shift traffic to that while tearing down the old half and replacing that.  The bridge will always be open with some single-lane closures possible at night or overnight.

"It's going to be a lengthy project because of the way that we're doing, it's really a try and minimize traffic impacts as much as possible. And, ultimately what we're going to end up with is just a modern and wider bridge,…

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DelDOT lowers speed limits on Coastal Highway from Dewey Beach to Maryland

Credit to: CoastTV, Torie Seagraves

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DelDOT is rolling out speed limit changes along Coastal Highway from Dewey Beach to the Delaware/Maryland state line, with the first changes already in effect between Dewey Beach and Fred Hudson Road as of April 21. Additional signs will be updated Tuesday. DelDOT says the changes "were primarily prompted by concerns about speeding from the local communities and the Coalition for a Safer North Bethany due to a rising number of crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists."

Speed limits are being reduced in multiple areas, depending on direction and location. Here's a breakdown of the changes:

• Southbound from Dewey Beach to about Conquest Road
  • 55 mph changes to 35 mph
  • 55 mph changes…

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Fenwick Island Bridge Replacement Project Delayed

Credit to: WBOC, Sean Curtis, AECOM

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the delay of a bridge replacement on Route 54 (Lighthouse Road) in Fenwick Island.

According to DelDOT, a delay with the National Environmental Policy Act process due to tidal and navigation issues caused the project’s expected completion date to be pushed back. The bridge’s replacement was initially planned for Spring 2025, but is now expected to commence in early 2026.

DelDOT says the replacement will occur in two phases, the first commencing in October 2026 and lasting through May 2027. The second phase is slated for October 2027 through May 2028.

The replacement project was initiated due to the bridge’s poor condition,…

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Coalition for a Safer North Bethany Beach Announces Events with DelDOT

Coalition for a Safer North Bethany Beach has announced that two events have been scheduled regarding the DelDOT Study along SR 1 between Bethany Beach and the Indian River Inlet Bridge. The purpose of the Study is to evaluate alternatives that will improve safety and provide low-stress bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and to develop a conceptual design and cost estimate for a recommended alternative. DelDOT will also be installing short-term improvements including three Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons. This spring, there are three ways you can learn more and provide feedback on the Study and planned short-term improvements:

1.       Attend the May 8 Public Workshop in person at the South Coastal Library
   

The Delaware…

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Fenwick Island Route 54 bridge to remain open during replacement project

Source: Courtesy of DelDOT

At a recent public workshop held in Fenwick Island, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) presented plans and timelines for a two-year, $40 million project for replacement of the existing 50-year-old Route 54 bridge over the Assawoman Bay west of Fenwick Island.

The first phase of the project will involve installing a temporary sidewalk and adapting the existing structure to support two lanes of traffic on the south side of the bridge, before beginning demolition and construction on the north side of the bridge. During the second phase, traffic will shift to the newly-built portion of the bridge while the south side of the bridge is torn down and rebuilt.

During all phases of construction, Route 54 and…

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