{"id":100201,"date":"2026-07-23T13:01:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T17:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/road-closure-alert-eastbound-fairground-road-shut-down-for-delaware-state-fair\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T17:01:04","slug":"road-closure-alert-eastbound-fairground-road-shut-down-for-delaware-state-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/road-closure-alert-eastbound-fairground-road-shut-down-for-delaware-state-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Closure Alert: Eastbound Fairground Road Shut Down for Delaware State Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784826064605.png?resize=1200%2C628&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784826064605.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784826064605.png?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784826064605.png?resize=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784826064605.png?resize=768%2C402&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>HARRINGTON, Del. \u2014 The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced a temporary road closure in Harrington tied to the Delaware State Fair.<\/p><p>Eastbound Fairground Road between East Street and US 13 will be closed July 31 through August 1. State transportation officials say the eastbound lane is being taken out of traffic circulation to improve safety for pedestrians making their way to and from the fairgrounds.<\/p><p>Drivers who normally travel eastbound on Fairground Road will need to follow a detour. The alternate route directs motorists to turn left onto East Street, then right onto Delaware Route 14, and finally right onto US 13 southbound, which will bring them back to Fairground Road.<\/p><p>Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and follow posted detour signs during the closure period.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drivers heading through Harrington should plan ahead this week. The Delaware Department of Transportation has closed a stretch of eastbound Fairground Road to help keep fairgoers safe during the Delaware State Fair. A detour is in place for the duration of the closure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":100200,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[29,831],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-us-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784826064605.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-q49","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":58630,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/major-greenwood-road-closure-route-16-shut-down-for-week-long-construction\/","url_meta":{"origin":100201,"position":0},"title":"Major Greenwood Road Closure: Route 16 Shut Down for Week-Long Construction","author":"Admin","date":"April 28, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Delaware transportation officials will close a busy section of Route 16 in Greenwood for more than a week starting May 4th. The closure affects Market Street between Route 13 southbound and Queen Street as crews work on road reconstruction through May 12th.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1777385293876.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1777385293876.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1777385293876.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1777385293876.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1777385293876.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":100039,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/right-shoulder-closed-on-southbound-de-7-near-wrangle-hill-road-in-bear\/","url_meta":{"origin":100201,"position":1},"title":"Right Shoulder Closed on Southbound DE-7 Near Wrangle Hill Road in Bear","author":"Admin","date":"July 23, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"A right shoulder closure is in effect on southbound Corbitt Road (DE-7) approaching Wrangle Hill Road (DE-72) in Bear, Delaware. Drivers in the area should use caution and expect possible delays. No additional details about the cause or duration of the closure were immediately available.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784807170084.png?fit=640%2C570&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784807170084.png?fit=640%2C570&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784807170084.png?fit=640%2C570&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":16795,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/chief-road-to-close-for-utility-work-starting-july-28\/","url_meta":{"origin":100201,"position":2},"title":"CHIEF ROAD TO CLOSE FOR UTILITY WORK STARTING JULY 28","author":"admin","date":"July 21, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. \u2014 Motorists in Sussex County can expect road closures and detours as Chief Road will be closed at the intersection of Northwood Lane between Oak Orchard Road and River Road for utility work beginning July 28 in Millsboro. The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced that the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chiefs-road.jpg?fit=1200%2C411&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chiefs-road.jpg?fit=1200%2C411&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chiefs-road.jpg?fit=1200%2C411&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chiefs-road.jpg?fit=1200%2C411&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chiefs-road.jpg?fit=1200%2C411&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":90083,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/road-closure-alert-minos-conaway-road-in-lewes-shut-down-for-roundabout-construction\/","url_meta":{"origin":100201,"position":3},"title":"Road Closure Alert: Minos Conaway Road in Lewes Shut Down for Roundabout Construction","author":"Admin","date":"July 2, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Drivers in the Lewes area need to plan ahead as Minos Conaway Road is now closed between SR 1 and SR 9\/Lewes-Georgetown Highway. The Delaware Department of Transportation has shut down the stretch for roundabout construction through mid-September. Detour routes are in place for motorists traveling in both directions.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1783001039220.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1783001039220.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1783001039220.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1783001039220.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1783001039220.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":45743,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/deldot-closing-camp-barnes-road-in-ocean-view-for-two-week-construction-project\/","url_meta":{"origin":100201,"position":4},"title":"DelDOT Closing Camp Barnes Road in Ocean View for Two-Week Construction Project","author":"Admin","date":"April 1, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"A section of Camp Barnes Road in Ocean View will be shut down for two weeks starting April 13th for storm drain installation and road reconstruction. DelDOT has provided alternate routes for drivers during the closure period.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775059579538.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775059579538.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775059579538.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775059579538.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775059579538.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":98955,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/kenton-road-closure-in-dover-begins-july-31-through-mid-september\/","url_meta":{"origin":100201,"position":5},"title":"Kenton Road Closure in Dover Begins July 31 Through Mid-September","author":"Admin","date":"July 21, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Drivers in Dover should plan for a detour starting Friday, July 31st, as Kenton Road will be closed between College Road and Turnberry Drive\/Burning Tree Road. The closure is part of Phase 5 of the Kenton Road Improvements Project and is expected to last through mid-September. A designated detour route\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784660545817.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784660545817.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784660545817.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784660545817.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784660545817.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100201"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100201\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/100200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}