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Route 40 South Cleanup Crews Active Near Maryland Border Until 3 PM

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 8:45 AM

Litter removal teams are working along the right shoulder of southbound Route 40 between the Route 1 exit and Maryland state line. The cleanup operation is scheduled to continue until 3 PM today.

Motorists traveling southbound on Route 40 should expect to see cleanup crews working along the roadway this afternoon. Delaware Department of Transportation reports that litter removal teams are currently operating on the right shoulder of the highway.

The cleanup work is taking place along the stretch of Route 40 between the Route 1 exit and the Maryland state line. Crews are expected to wrap up their operations by 3 PM today.

Drivers are advised to use caution when passing through the work zone and to be aware of personnel working near the roadway.

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