MILTON, Del. — A section of Cave Neck Road in Milton closed Monday for major bridge repairs, with the work expected to continue through late August, pending weather conditions. The closure affects the stretch between Diamond Farm Road and Hudson Road. The bridge, originally built in 1913, is undergoing structural improvements led by the Delaware Department of Transportation.
Crews will install steel sheet pile wing walls and concrete copings along the south face of the structure.
A new moment slab and updated guardrail will replace the current headwall to address a longstanding safety concern. To accommodate the closure, traffic is being rerouted. Westbound motorists are advised to detour by turning left onto Hudson Road, right onto Walker Road, and then right onto Diamond Farm Road to reconnect with Cave Neck Road. Eastbound drivers should turn right onto Diamond Farm Road, left onto Walker Road, and then left onto Hudson Road. DelDOT has not issued an exact end date but estimates the work will conclude by late summer if conditions remain favorable. No alternative access points are available through the closed section. Those seeking additional information can find updates on DelDOT’s official website.
