Construction Closes Lane on Route 72 North in Newark Until 3PM

Motorists traveling northbound on South Chapel Street (Route 72) in Newark will encounter a lane restriction today. The closure affects traffic between Brookhill Drive and Dawson Drive due to ongoing construction work.

Drivers should expect delays on a busy Newark roadway today as construction work forces a lane restriction on Route 72 northbound.

The Delaware Department of Transportation reports that one lane is blocked on South Chapel Street heading north between Brookhill Drive and Dawson Drive. The construction-related closure is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:00 PM today.

Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time when using this route and consider alternate paths if possible to avoid potential traffic backups in the area.

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