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Route 1 Southbound Exit 148 Shut Down Following Vehicle Accident

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM

Delaware Department of Transportation has temporarily closed Exit 148 on southbound Route 1 due to a traffic collision. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes while crews work to clear the scene.

Delaware Department of Transportation officials have temporarily shut down Exit 148 on southbound Route 1 following a vehicle collision.

The exit closure is currently in effect as emergency responders and cleanup crews work to clear the accident scene and ensure roadway safety.

Drivers traveling southbound on Route 1 should plan for delays and consider using alternative routes to reach their destinations while the exit remains blocked.

DelDOT has not yet provided an estimated timeline for when the exit will reopen to traffic.

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