DelDOT Alerts Motorists To Start Of Roadway Approach Work for Indian River Inlet Bridge

Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that Dover-based contractor George & Lynch, Inc. will begin work on the Roadway Approach and Bridge Demolition Contract for the Indian River Inlet Bridge on Monday, March 28, 2011.

As of this date the traveling public can expect to see intermittent shoulder closures along the southbound lanes of SR-1 in the area of the bridge as the contract installs silt fencing. Also, there will be intermittent lane closures on SR-1 northbound and southbound lanes south of the bridge as the contractor begins work on the temporary crossovers in this area. These lane closures will be removed at the end of each day, allowing for all lanes to be open for motorists during evening and overnight hours.

In addition, motorists will see additional signage, including variable message boards, in this area alerting them to this roadway work. They may also see construction crews mobilizing materials and equipment onsite.

This first phase of the roadway approach work is expected to take approximately two months, concluding prior to the Memorial Day holiday weekend. At that time, temporary traffic patterns will be established to allow work to proceed on connecting Route 1 to the new bridge late this year. Information on these patterns can be found on the Internet at www.irib.deldot.gov

Motorists are reminded that the current speed limit of 35 mph throughout the roadway approach and bridge work zones will remain in effect to protect the safety of workers and the traveling public.