Fallen Tree Blocks Thicket Road at Pickett Road Intersection

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM

A downed tree has forced the closure of Thicket Road where it meets Pickett Road. DelDOT is working to clear the obstruction and reopen the roadway to traffic.

Motorists will need to find alternate routes as a fallen tree has blocked Thicket Road at its intersection with Pickett Road.

The Delaware Department of Transportation reports the roadway is currently impassable due to the tree obstruction. Crews are working to remove the debris and restore normal traffic flow.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes until the road reopens.

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