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Fallen Tree Forces Baker Mill Road Closure at Fleetwood Pond

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM

A downed tree has forced authorities to shut down Baker Mill Road at its intersection with Fleetwood Pond Road. The closure remains in effect while crews work to clear the obstruction.

Delaware transportation officials have shut down a section of Baker Mill Road following a tree collapse that’s blocking traffic flow.

The roadway closure is in effect at the intersection where Baker Mill Road meets Fleetwood Pond Road, according to DelDOT incident reports.

Motorists traveling through the area are being advised to seek alternate routes while cleanup crews work to remove the fallen tree and restore normal traffic patterns.

Officials have not provided an estimated timeframe for when the roadway will reopen to vehicle traffic.

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