Downed Power Lines Force Closure of Mendenhall Mill Road

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM

A section of Mendenhall Mill Road has been shut down after utility lines and a power pole fell across the roadway. The closure affects traffic between Millcreek Road and Westwood Boulevard.

Delaware transportation officials have shut down a portion of Mendenhall Mill Road after electrical equipment fell into the roadway.

The closure spans the area between Millcreek Road and Westwood Boulevard, where a utility pole and associated power lines have blocked vehicle access.

DelDOT has not provided an estimated timeline for when the roadway will reopen to traffic. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes while crews work to clear the obstruction.

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