MILSBORO, DE — Officials joined Governor Matt Meyer on Monday, September 22, to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the North Millsboro Bypass. The roadway is set to open later this week.
The $140 million project is designed to improve traffic flow, safety, and connectivity in Sussex County.
The two-lane bypass begins at Route 24 near Mountaire Farms and extends west to Route 113 north of Millsboro. The project includes four bridges, an overpass spanning Millsboro Pond, and a grade-separated interchange at Route 113 and Route 20 to reduce congestion and enhance safety.
Governor Meyer called the bypass “an investment in the safety, convenience, and economic future of Sussex County,” noting the project has been decades in the making. DelDOT Secretary Shanté Hastings said the bypass will benefit motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians and is an important first step in improving daily travel for residents. DelDOT recognized project partners R.E. Pierson, WRA, AECOM, and Torre Engineering. More information about DelDOT projects in Sussex County and across Delaware is available at the Delaware Department of Transportation Projects Portal, https://www.deldot.gov/projects.
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