Traffic Alert: Northbound US 301 Shut Down at Exit 5 Following Vehicle Accident

Motorists traveling on US Route 301 are facing a complete roadway closure this morning after a vehicle accident blocked all northbound traffic lanes at Exit 5.

The Delaware Department of Transportation has confirmed the crash through their traffic monitoring system, though specific details about the severity of the incident or potential injuries have not yet been released.

Drivers heading north on US 301 should expect significant delays and are advised to seek alternate routes until the roadway can be cleared and reopened to traffic.

This is a developing situation and DelDOT continues to monitor the incident as emergency responders work at the scene.