State of Delaware Department of Transportation

09/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2025 12:17

TRAFFIC ALERT - Sussex County - Closure of North Old State Road Closure between SR 16 (Beach Highway) and Fleatown Road

Closure of North Old State Road Closure between SR 16 (Beach Highway) and Fleatown Road

Ellendale - The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that North Old State Road will be closed between SR 16 (Beach Highway) and Fleatown Road beginning on Monday, September 29, 2025 through Friday, October 10, 2025, pending weather. The closure is necessary for the removal the existing cross road pipe and installation of two new pipes for the outfall of the stormwater pond.

Detour: Motorists traveling north on North Old State Road will head west on SR 16 to U.S. 113, go north to Fleatown Road, and return to North Old State Road.

Motorists traveling south on North Old State Road will turn right onto Fleatown Road, travel to U.S. 113 south, and then turn left onto SR 16 to return to North Old State Road.

DelDOT reminds motorists to use caution and expect minor delays when traveling in the area.

For more information, visit DelDOT's website at www.deldot.gov or tune to WTMC-AM 1380.
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