LEWES, Del. — Drivers heading through the Lewes area should expect a significant detour as the Delaware Department of Transportation has closed a stretch of Minos Conaway Road between SR 1 and SR 9/Lewes-Georgetown Highway.
The closure began Monday, July 13th and is expected to remain in effect through Monday, September 14th, weather permitting. The road is being shut down to allow construction of a new roundabout as part of the Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection Project.
Motorists heading southbound on SR 1 should continue past Minos Conaway Road, then turn right onto SR 9 Lewes-Georgetown Highway, and then make another right to get back onto Minos Conaway Road.
Drivers heading eastbound on SR 9 Lewes-Georgetown Highway should bypass Minos Conaway Road entirely, continue along SR 9, and then use the jug handle at the Five Points Intersection to head northbound on SR 1.
Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and follow posted detour signs throughout the construction period.
