Route 1 Southbound Lane Closure Near Dover Air Force Base Continues Overnight

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:45 PM

Construction work is forcing the closure of the left lane on southbound Route 1 at the Dover Air Force Base exit. The lane restriction will remain in place until 3 AM as crews complete roadwork in the area.

Drivers traveling southbound on Route 1 should expect delays near Dover Air Force Base as construction crews continue working overnight.

The Delaware Department of Transportation reports that the left lane remains blocked at Exit 93, which serves the Dover Air Force Base area. The lane closure is scheduled to continue until 3 AM while construction activities are underway.

Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and use caution when passing through the work zone. Traffic is being directed around the construction area using the remaining open lanes.

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