Delaware transportation officials are warning drivers about major lane restrictions coming to northbound Interstate 95 this weekend as construction work enters its next phase.
The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced a series of traffic pattern changes that will begin Sunday evening and continue through Monday morning, affecting the stretch of I-95 near Wilmington airport.
Starting at 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 26th, Exit 5A leading from northbound I-95 to Airport Road will be completely closed, forcing drivers to use Exit 5B as an alternate route. At the same time, crews will shut down the right lane of northbound I-95 at State Route 1.
The restrictions will intensify throughout the evening. By 6:00 PM, northbound I-95 will be reduced to three through lanes. At 9:00 PM, only two lanes will remain open for through traffic.
The most significant impact will occur at 10:00 PM when the highway narrows to just one through lane between State Route 1 and the Airport Road exit.
All lanes and the Airport Road exit are scheduled to reopen by 5:00 AM on Monday, April 27th.
Transportation officials are advising drivers to expect minor delays and exercise extra caution while traveling through the construction zone. Those needing additional information can visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov or download the department’s mobile application.
