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I-495 Speed Limit Drops to 55 MPH as Rain Creates Hazardous Conditions

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:21 PM

Transportation officials have lowered the speed limit on Interstate 495 to 55 miles per hour due to wet weather conditions. The temporary reduction is aimed at improving driver safety during the rainy weather.

Motorists traveling on Interstate 495 will need to slow down as transportation authorities have implemented a temporary speed reduction due to current weather conditions.

The Delaware Department of Transportation has lowered the speed limit to 55 miles per hour on I-495 as rain creates potentially dangerous driving conditions for commuters and travelers.

The speed restriction is a safety precaution designed to reduce the risk of accidents on wet roadways, where vehicles require longer stopping distances and traction can be compromised.

Drivers are advised to exercise additional caution, maintain safe following distances, and adjust their speed according to road conditions while the temporary limit remains in effect.

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