State of Delaware Department of Transportation

01/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/16/2026 09:16

TRAFFIC ALERT - New Castle County - I-95 /Rt 896 Interchange Upcoming Closures

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces daytime lane closures on Rt 72 for electrical work (Mon and Tue) and overnight lane closures or Rt 896 and the Old Baltimore Pike for lighting work (Thursday)

I-95 AND RAMP IMPACTS

· No Impacts


Rt 896 IMPACT

· Thursday, January 22nd: Overnight Lane Closure, Northbound Rt 896, I-95 Interchange to Welsh Tract Road, (10PM - 4AM)

· Thursday, January 22nd: Overnight Shoulder Closures, Eastbound & Westbound Old Baltimore Pike approaching Rt 896 (10PM - 4AM)

Rt 72 IMPACTS

· Monday, January 19th and Tuesday, January 20th: Daytime Lane Closure, Northbound Rt 72, Old Baltimore Pike to Scottfield Drive (9AM - 3PM)

For additional information for the I-95/SR 896 Interchange Project, please visit 95896improvements.com
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