{"id":53249,"date":"2026-04-16T16:51:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/traffic-alert-two-lanes-blocked-on-westbound-de-273-following-vehicle-accident\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:51:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:51:52","slug":"traffic-alert-two-lanes-blocked-on-westbound-de-273-following-vehicle-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/traffic-alert-two-lanes-blocked-on-westbound-de-273-following-vehicle-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Traffic Alert: Two Lanes Blocked on Westbound DE-273 Following Vehicle Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1776372712042.png?resize=640%2C570&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1776372712042.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1776372712042.png?resize=300%2C267&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A traffic accident has forced the closure of two right lanes on westbound Delaware Route 273, creating potential delays for commuters in the area.<\/p><p>According to the Delaware Department of Transportation, the crash has blocked traffic flow in the right lanes of DE-273 westbound. Emergency crews are currently working at the scene to clear the roadway.<\/p><p>Drivers traveling on this route should anticipate slower traffic conditions and may want to consider using alternative routes until the situation is resolved. DelDOT has not yet provided an estimated time for when the lanes will reopen.<\/p><p>This is a developing situation, and motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A vehicle collision has resulted in the closure of two right lanes on westbound Delaware Route 273. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes while crews work to clear the scene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":53248,"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-53249","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\/04\/news-1776372712042.png?fit=640%2C570&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-dQR","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":28007,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/traffic-alert-westbound-route-273-lane-blocked-after-accident-near-harmony-road\/","url_meta":{"origin":53249,"position":0},"title":"Traffic Alert: Westbound Route 273 Lane Blocked After Accident Near Harmony Road","author":"Admin","date":"February 26, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"A vehicle collision has forced the closure of the right lane on westbound Route 273 at Harmony Road. 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