Motorists will need to find alternate routes after a fallen tree brought down power lines, forcing the closure of Fork Landing Road at Carpenter Bridge Road.
Delaware Department of Transportation officials report the roadway is completely blocked due to the tree entangled in electrical wires, creating a safety hazard for drivers and pedestrians.
Utility crews are working to clear the obstruction and restore power to any affected lines. No timeline has been provided for when the road will reopen to traffic.
Drivers are advised to use alternative routes and exercise caution in the area while cleanup efforts continue.
