Drivers traveling on Interstate 95 in New Castle County should prepare for significant overnight disruptions this week as construction crews work on infrastructure improvements near Newark.
The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced extensive lane restrictions on southbound I-95 between the Welcome Center and the Toll Plaza from Monday, April 6th through Thursday, April 9th. The work involves installing overhead signage and constructing barrier walls as part of preparations for an updated traffic configuration.
Starting at 7 PM each night, one lane will close, followed by a second lane at 8 PM. The most severe impact will occur from midnight to 6 AM when three lanes will be shut down, leaving minimal passage for motorists.
Additional complications are expected Thursday night, April 9th, when both electronic toll collection and cash payment lanes will face alternating closures from 8 PM until 6 AM Friday morning.
Route 896 will remain unaffected during this construction phase, providing an alternative route for local traffic.
Looking ahead, DelDOT has scheduled northbound Route 896 for overnight paving operations during the week of April 13th through 17th, weather conditions permitting. These closures will impact the Monday through Friday timeframe.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes or adjust travel times to avoid the construction zones during peak closure hours.
