Thompsons Bridge Road Shut Down for Tree Removal Through Tonight

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 8:15 PM

A section of Thompsons Bridge Road remains blocked as crews work to remove fallen trees from the roadway. The closure between Woodlawn Road and Guyencourt Road is expected to last until 10 PM tonight.

Motorists will need to find alternate routes as a portion of Thompsons Bridge Road stays closed for tree clearing operations.

The Delaware Department of Transportation reports that the roadway is impassable between Woodlawn Road and Guyencourt Road while crews remove trees that have fallen across the street.

Officials expect the cleanup work to continue until 10 PM this evening, when the road should reopen to traffic.

Drivers are advised to use alternative routes and allow extra travel time while the closure remains in effect.

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