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Fallen Tree Blocks Sand Hill Road in Georgetown Area

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM

A section of Sand Hill Road between East Redden Road and Donovan Road remains impassable after a tree fell across the roadway. DelDOT has closed the affected stretch to traffic while crews work to remove the obstruction.

Motorists in the Georgetown area will need to find alternate routes as a portion of Sand Hill Road remains blocked by a fallen tree.

Delaware Department of Transportation officials have shut down Sand Hill Road between East Redden Road and Donovan Road after the tree came down across the travel lanes.

DelDOT crews are working to clear the obstruction and reopen the roadway to normal traffic flow. No timeline has been provided for when the road closure will be lifted.

Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and expect potential delays in the area until the tree removal is completed.

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