I-95 Lane Closures Planned This Week Near Route 896 in New Castle County

Delaware transportation officials are warning drivers about upcoming lane restrictions on Interstate 95 near the Route 896 interchange in New Castle County this week.

According to the Delaware Department of Transportation, motorists can expect daytime lane restrictions on southbound I-95 Monday through Thursday as crews conduct concrete removal operations.

Additional overnight work is scheduled for Monday night, with lane closures planned for northbound I-95 and the on-ramp connecting southbound Route 896 to northbound I-95. This work involves barrier wall construction.

The most significant disruptions will occur during overnight hours Monday through Thursday, when multiple southbound I-95 lanes will be closed for road surface removal and repaving operations. EZPass lanes will also be restricted Wednesday and Thursday nights during this work.

Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes or allow extra travel time when using this section of I-95 throughout the week.