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South Walnut Street in Wilmington to Close Four Days for Bridge Work

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:36 PM

Delaware transportation officials will shut down a section of South Walnut Street in Wilmington for four days starting Monday. The closure between A Street and East Front Street is needed for scheduled bridge maintenance work.

Delaware transportation officials have announced a four-day road closure in Wilmington next week for bridge maintenance activities.

The Delaware Department of Transportation will shut down South Walnut Street between A Street and East Front Street from Monday, March 23, 2026, through Thursday, March 26, 2026. Officials say the closure is necessary to complete scheduled bridge maintenance work.

The road closure is scheduled to last the entire four-day period, though transportation officials note the timeline could change depending on weather conditions during the maintenance period.

Drivers who regularly use this section of South Walnut Street should plan alternate routes during the closure period.

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