Taylor’s Bridge Road Closing for Nearly 2 Years in Odessa

Motorists traveling through Odessa in New Castle County should be aware of a lengthy road closure coming soon to the area.

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced that Taylor’s Bridge Road will be completely shut down between Union Church Road and Fleming Landing Road. The closure takes effect Monday, August 3rd and will remain in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The shutdown is expected to last a total of 709 days — nearly two full years — while crews work to replace Taylor Bridge, also identified as Bridge 1-447, in Odessa.

Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes during the extended closure period.