Traffic Alert: Christina River Bridge Lane Closures Impact I-495 North

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:46 AM

Two right lanes on northbound Interstate 495 at the Christina River Bridge are currently blocked to traffic. The closure affects the stretch from Terminal Avenue to Twelfth Street and is expected to last until 5 a.m.

Motorists traveling on northbound Interstate 495 should expect delays this morning due to lane restrictions at the Christina River Bridge.

According to the Delaware Department of Transportation, two right lanes are currently shut down on I-495 North in the area spanning from Terminal Avenue to Twelfth Street. The lane closures are scheduled to remain in effect until 5 a.m.

Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and use caution when passing through the work zone. Traffic may be heavier than usual as vehicles merge into the remaining open lanes.

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