Construction Closes Left Lane on Route 9 North Near Hamburg Road

Delaware Department of Transportation officials are alerting drivers about a construction-related lane restriction on a busy stretch of Route 9.

The left shoulder is currently closed to traffic on northbound Route 9, also known as River Road, in the area between Hamburg Road and Federal School Lane. The closure is due to ongoing construction work in the area.

According to DelDOT, the shoulder restriction will remain in place until 5 PM today. Drivers are advised to use caution when traveling through the work zone and to expect possible delays during peak travel times.

Motorists should consider alternate routes or allow extra travel time when heading through this section of Route 9 until the construction work is completed later this afternoon.