State of Delaware Department of Transportation
10/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/22/2026 12:35
TRAFFIC ALERT - New Castle County - I-95 / Route 896 Interchange - Upcoming Closures
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) alerts motorists that there will be overnight lane closures on northbound and southbound I-95 from the service plaza to the toll plaza, overnight ramp closures on the Route 896 southbound on-ramp to I-95 northbound, around-the-clock ramp closures and lane shifts on the I-95 southbound to north and southbound Route 896 and lane closures on Route 72 northbound.
SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS
I-95 northbound from Route 896 to the service plaza - overnight lane closure for milling and paving
October 19 and October 20 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. - single lane closure
October 21 and October 22, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. - single lane closure
Route 896 southbound on ramp to I-95 northbound - for paving
October 19 through October 22 from 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. - overnight ramp closure, detour will be posted
I-95 southbound off ramp to Route 896 northbound - for concrete sealing
October 19 and October 20, from 6:00 a.m. to October 20 at 6:00 a.m. - around-the-clock ramp and shoulder closure
I-95 southbound off ramp to Route 896 southbound - for concrete sealing
October 21 and October 22, from 6:00 a.m. to October 22 at 6:00 a.m. - around-the-clock ramp and shoulder closure
Route 72 northbound between South Old Baltimore Pike and Route 4
October 21 through October 23, from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For additional information for the I-95/Route 896 Interchange Project, please visit 95896improvements.com
SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS
I-95 northbound from Route 896 to the service plaza - overnight lane closure for milling and paving
October 19 and October 20 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. - single lane closure
October 21 and October 22, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. - single lane closure
Route 896 southbound on ramp to I-95 northbound - for paving
October 19 through October 22 from 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. - overnight ramp closure, detour will be posted
I-95 southbound off ramp to Route 896 northbound - for concrete sealing
October 19 and October 20, from 6:00 a.m. to October 20 at 6:00 a.m. - around-the-clock ramp and shoulder closure
I-95 southbound off ramp to Route 896 southbound - for concrete sealing
October 21 and October 22, from 6:00 a.m. to October 22 at 6:00 a.m. - around-the-clock ramp and shoulder closure
Route 72 northbound between South Old Baltimore Pike and Route 4
October 21 through October 23, from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For additional information for the I-95/Route 896 Interchange Project, please visit 95896improvements.com
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