DELAWARE — Record-breaking temperatures this week have caused multiple roads in Sussex County to buckle, forcing the Delaware Department of Transportation into urgent action. Since Tuesday, five separate buckling events have been reported on Route 113 alone. Additional incidents were spotted on Route 1 near Milford and in Lewes at the Five Points intersection early Wednesday. These warped sections pose serious safety risks, including potential vehicle damage or loss of control. DelDOT crews are deploying grinding machines to immediately smooth the affected surfaces and mitigate hazards. While these are temporary measures, officials plan to implement permanent repairs once conditions allow. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and exercise heightened caution around work crews and unstable pavement. Reporting any new or worsening road buckling can be done safely by calling DelDOT’s Transportation Management Center at #77. This wave of road damage highlights the strain extreme heat places on infrastructure, calling attention to the growing challenge of maintaining safe roadways amid changing climate conditions.
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