DOVER — Nearly 400 Delaware students showcased their engineering skills during the Delaware Department of Transportation’s seventh annual bridge building contest, held at Polytech High School on Friday, May 1, 2026.
A total of 397 students formed 130 teams representing 27 schools from across Delaware for the daylong competition. The hands-on event challenges participants to tackle engineering problems while promoting interest in mathematics, science, and engineering fields.
DelDOT designed the program to motivate middle and high school students to explore real-world challenges and consider future careers in civil engineering and transportation industries.
