Traffic Alert: I-295 North Exit Ramp to Route 141 Shut Down After Accident

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Delaware transportation officials have temporarily blocked access from northbound Interstate 295 to Route 141 following a vehicle collision. The closure is affecting traffic flow in the area as crews work to clear the scene.

Delaware Department of Transportation officials have shut down the exit ramp connecting northbound Interstate 295 to Route 141 after a vehicle accident occurred in the area.

The closure is currently impacting traffic patterns as emergency responders and cleanup crews work at the crash site. Motorists traveling northbound on I-295 who planned to exit onto Route 141 will need to find alternate routes.

DelDOT has not yet provided information about when the ramp might reopen or details about the severity of the collision. Drivers are advised to expect delays and plan accordingly if their commute typically includes this route.

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