Delaware Department of Transportation officials have implemented temporary speed reductions along Interstate 495 as rainfall creates potentially hazardous driving conditions throughout the area.
The speed limit has been lowered to 55 miles per hour on the major highway as a safety precaution while wet weather persists. Transportation authorities routinely adjust speed limits during adverse weather events to help prevent accidents and protect motorists.
Drivers traveling on I-495 should expect the reduced speed limits to remain in effect until weather conditions improve and roadways are deemed safe for normal traffic speeds.
DelDOT encourages all motorists to exercise extra caution when driving in wet conditions, maintain safe following distances, and adjust their speed according to road conditions regardless of posted limits.
