Route 9 Shoulder Blocked Near New Castle Until Mid-Afternoon

A portion of Route 9 southbound has a shoulder closure between Federal School Lane and Hamburg Road. The closure is expected to remain in effect until 3:30 PM today.

Motorists traveling on Route 9 southbound should expect lane restrictions in the New Castle area this afternoon.

Delaware Department of Transportation officials report that the shoulder is currently closed along the southbound lanes of River Road (Route 9) in the stretch between Federal School Lane and Hamburg Road.

The shoulder closure is scheduled to remain in place until 3:30 PM today. Drivers are advised to use caution when traveling through the affected area and to expect possible delays during the restriction period.

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