Delaware transportation officials are notifying residents that a popular Sussex County recreational trail will be temporarily off-limits to the public this week.
The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced that the Lewes to Georgetown Trail will be shut down beginning at midnight on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, continuing through 8:00 a.m. that same day.
Officials say the eight-hour closure is necessary to allow crews to conduct vegetation management work along the trail corridor. The temporary shutdown will enable workers to safely apply chemical treatments for controlling plant growth in the area.
The trail, which connects the coastal community of Lewes with Georgetown in inland Sussex County, serves as a popular route for walkers, joggers, and cyclists throughout the region.
DelDOT has not indicated whether alternative dates would be scheduled if weather conditions prevent the planned herbicide application on Thursday.
