Traffic is being diverted around a section of Washington Street Extension following a motor vehicle collision that occurred in the westbound lanes.
The roadway has been completely blocked at the intersection with Marsh Road as emergency responders work at the crash site. Delaware Department of Transportation officials are directing drivers to use alternative routes until the roadway can be safely reopened.
No details have been released regarding the cause of the accident or whether any injuries occurred. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for when normal traffic flow will resume on this stretch of roadway.
Drivers who regularly travel this route should plan for delays and consider using parallel roads to reach their destinations.
