Drivers traveling through New Castle County should prepare for traffic delays this week as construction work begins at the busy I-95 and Route 896 interchange.
Delaware transportation officials have announced a series of lane restrictions that will affect both highways from Monday through Thursday. Workers will be conducting concrete demolition along I-95 southbound during daytime hours, requiring lane closures that could slow traffic.
Route 896 will also see disruptions, with overnight lane restrictions planned for both northbound and southbound traffic. Crews will be installing traffic detection loops during these nighttime work periods.
Additionally, drivers using local roads near the interchange should expect delays. The intersections where Route 896 meets Welsh Tract Road and Old Baltimore Pike will operate under flagging conditions overnight as workers install traffic detection equipment at those locations.
All construction activities are scheduled to take place Monday through Thursday this week. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes when possible.
