DelDOT To Suspend Construction Projects Over Labor Day Weekend

Dover -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) reminds travelers to anticipate increased traffic on Delaware's major highways starting on Friday, September 3, for the upcoming holiday weekend. Peak travel times are expected to occur from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 3 and Monday, September 6. All construction projects underway will be shut down by noon on Friday, September 3, except in the event of an emergency. Construction jobs will resume on Tuesday, September 7.

The Department of Transportation has added a new feature to their interactive map, which shows real time traffic delay information for the public. The dots on the map change color to represent the level of delay from "No Delay" to "Stop & Go". By selecting "Interactive Traffic Maps" at DelDOT, you can view detailed traffic volume, speed, and delay information. As part of DelDOT's Integrated Transportation Management System (ITMS), a variety of detection devices have been installed along Delaware's roadways to provide real time traffic information to DelDOT's 24 hour Transportation Management Center and to the public.

DelDOT's Transportation Management Center (TMC) monitors over 5,500 miles of state-maintained roads around the clock. TMC personnel, through a variety of automated systems, that include electronic detection and video cameras will observe the state-wide road network and adjust traffic signals in response to increased congestion or incidents.

Additional staff will be at the I-95 Newark Toll Plaza, Route 1-Biddle's Corner Toll Plaza, and Route 1-Dover Toll Plaza to reduce traffic congestion.