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Traffic Alert: Route 1 Lane Blocked Near Route 299 Due to Incident

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:06 PM

A traffic incident has forced the closure of the right lane on Route 1 southbound at Route 299. DelDOT is monitoring the situation and advises drivers to expect delays in the area.

Motorists traveling on Route 1 southbound should expect delays this morning due to a traffic incident that has shut down the right lane near Route 299.

The Delaware Department of Transportation is reporting the lane closure and advising drivers to use caution when traveling through the area. Traffic is being directed around the incident scene.

DelDOT has not yet provided details about the nature of the incident or an estimated time for when the lane will reopen to normal traffic flow.

Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible or allow extra travel time when passing through this section of Route 1.

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