DelDOT Crews Clear Trash Along I-495 Between Newport and Claymont

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:50 PM

Delaware Department of Transportation maintenance teams are conducting litter removal operations in the median strip of Interstate 495. The cleanup work affects both directions of travel between Newport and Claymont and is scheduled to continue until 6 PM today.

Delaware Department of Transportation maintenance crews are conducting litter removal operations along Interstate 495 today, working in the median area between Newport and Claymont.

The cleanup activities are taking place on both the northbound and southbound sides of the highway. DelDOT officials indicate the median work is expected to wrap up by 6 PM this evening.

Motorists traveling through the area should exercise caution and be alert for maintenance vehicles and workers near the roadway during the cleanup operations.

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