Drivers traveling along SR 1 near Dover should plan for possible delays as the Delaware Department of Transportation prepares to carry out storm drain inspections along the highway.
The inspections will take place on both the northbound and southbound lanes of SR 1 in Dover, beginning June 22, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2026.
During the inspection period, motorists may encounter rolling single-lane closures between Simms Woods Road and the Dover Toll Plaza.
Transportation officials are reminding drivers to move over a lane when it is safe to do so if they spot a vehicle stopped on the roadside with emergency lights flashing. If the posted speed limit is 50 mph or higher and changing lanes is not possible, drivers should reduce their speed by at least 20 mph.
