Emergency Utility Work Shuts Down Montchanin Road Until 6PM

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:45 PM

A section of Montchanin Road is completely blocked to traffic in both directions due to urgent utility repairs. The closure affects the stretch between Twaddell Mill Road and Smith Bridge Road and is expected to last until 6 PM today.

Delaware Department of Transportation officials have announced a complete traffic shutdown on a busy section of Montchanin Road due to emergency utility repairs.

The roadway is blocked in both directions between Twaddell Mill Road and Smith Bridge Road, with the closure expected to remain in effect until 6 PM today.

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and allow extra travel time while crews complete the necessary utility work in the area.

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