State of Delaware Department of Transportation
06/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/08/2026 13:52
TRAFFIC ALERT - New Castle County - Bridge on Rt 72 Over Amtrak to Close for Two Months
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists the closure of the bridge on Rt 72 (Library Avenue) over the Amtrak lines starting this Thursday, June 11th for repairs to the bridge. The closure will be in effect for about eight weeks. A detour will be posted.
All business and residential access will be open during the detour, only the bridge and approach roadways adjacent to it will be closed.
Motorists should use caution and expect delays in the area. For more information visit the DelDOT website at www.deldot.gov, or download the DelDOT app.
All business and residential access will be open during the detour, only the bridge and approach roadways adjacent to it will be closed.
Motorists should use caution and expect delays in the area. For more information visit the DelDOT website at www.deldot.gov, or download the DelDOT app.
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