Drivers in New Castle County should prepare for a temporary detour next month as state transportation officials plan overnight road work at a major highway interchange.
The Delaware Department of Transportation has scheduled the closure of the southbound Route 896 ramp leading to northbound Interstate 95 for the evening of Monday, April 20, 2026. The shutdown will allow crews to complete milling and paving operations on southbound Route 896 in the area where traffic enters the ramp.
Officials say the work is scheduled to take place during overnight hours to minimize disruption to commuter traffic. Alternative routes will be marked with temporary signage to guide motorists around the construction zone.
DelDOT notes that the scheduled road work depends on favorable weather conditions.
