TRAFFIC ALERT

Closure of I-495 to Occur Wednesday, July 8 Requires Partial Southbound Lane Closures.

Wilmington -- DelDOT announces that the Delaware State Police (DSP) Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) has requested a partial closure of Interstate 495 southbound just south of the Edgemoor Road Interchange (I-495, Exit 4), for Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. until approximately 11:00 a.m. The closures, involving both the right and center lanes, are necessary to enable the DSP to collect data from the scene of a serious accident that occurred on Sunday, June 28.

This planned closure is weather contingent.

DelDOT Maintenance personnel will be on hand assisting to direct traffic. Motorists are advised to expect delays, drive with caution, and to slow down within work zones, and expect delays.