Fallen Tree Blocks Major Road in New Castle County

A downed tree tangled in power lines has forced authorities to shut down Ebenezer Church Road between Route 15 and Vandyke Greenspring Road. The closure affects a key thoroughfare in New Castle County until crews can safely remove the tree and clear the electrical hazard.

A fallen tree has created a traffic headache for New Castle County drivers after it came down across power lines, forcing officials to completely block off a busy roadway.

Delaware Department of Transportation crews have shut down Ebenezer Church Road between Route 15 and Vandyke Greenspring Road while they work to clear the obstruction safely.

The tree became entangled in electrical wires when it fell, creating a potentially dangerous situation that requires coordination between DelDOT workers and utility crews to resolve.

Motorists are being advised to find alternate routes while the cleanup operation continues. Officials have not provided an estimated time for when the roadway will reopen to traffic.

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