State of Delaware Department of Transportation

10/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2025 15:13

TRAFFIC ALERT - New Castle County - Route 9 South of Port Penn to Close for a Month

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists the closure of Route 9 (St. Augustine Road) between Belts Road and Sixth Street for about a month for roadwork. The work will start on Monday, October 27th and end om Sunday, November 23rd. Crews will be installing 5" of porous pavement overlay along with new updated guardrail and curbing. A detour will be posted.

Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the area. For more information visit the DelDOT website at www.deldot.gov, download the DelDOT app or tune to 1380 am, WTMC.
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