A traffic accident has forced authorities to completely shut down eastbound Kirkwood Highway at Route 72, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation.
DelDOT officials are currently managing the incident and working to clear the roadway. Motorists are being advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
The department has not yet released details about the nature of the crash or when the highway is expected to reopen to traffic.
Drivers traveling in the area should plan for extended travel times and consider using alternative routes until the situation is resolved.
