Route 896 Overnight Closures Planned in New Castle County This Week

DelDOT will shut down portions of northbound Route 896 overnight Monday and Tuesday to finalize traffic pattern adjustments. The closures will affect the stretch between Old Baltimore Pike and Welsh Tract Road.

Drivers in New Castle County should prepare for overnight disruptions on Route 896 this week as state transportation officials implement final adjustments to traffic flow patterns.

Delaware’s Department of Transportation has announced that northbound Route 896 will be completely shut down during overnight hours on both Monday, March 23rd and Tuesday, March 24th. The affected section runs from Old Baltimore Pike to Welsh Tract Road.

The temporary closures are necessary for crews to put the finishing touches on new traffic configurations along the corridor. DelDOT officials noted that all construction activities depend on favorable weather conditions.

Motorists who regularly travel this route during late evening or early morning hours should plan alternate routes for both nights to avoid delays.

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