State of Delaware Department of Transportation
09/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2026 16:07
Sussex County - DelDOT Celebrates Anniversary of North Millsboro Bypass
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of the Bypass on Friday, September 25, 2026.
"We are quite pleased with the number of motorists embracing this new route," said Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings. "8,000 vehicles now travel the bypass daily. That number increases to 10,000 per day during the summer months and includes over 1,300 tractor-trailers. We've not only reduced traffic congestion, but we've also improved safety, enhanced mobility and strengthened the quality of life for the residents and businesses within downtown Millsboro," continued Hastings. The Department also announced that design is well underway for the US 113 Widening project through Millsboro.
The $140 million North Millsboro Bypass Project created a two-lane connector road that begins at Route 24 near Mountaire Farms and extends westward to connect with Route 113 north of Millsboro. The project included the construction of four bridges and an overpass, notably a bridge that spans Millsboro Pond. A key feature of the bypass is a grade-separated interchange at the intersection of Route 113 and Route 20, designed to alleviate congestion and enhance safety in the area.
The Department has already begun designing the US 113 Widening project through Millsboro.
To learn more about DelDOT projects in Sussex County or across Delaware, visit DelDOT's Projects Portal page at DelDOT Projects Portal - ; Delaware Department of Transportation.
"We are quite pleased with the number of motorists embracing this new route," said Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings. "8,000 vehicles now travel the bypass daily. That number increases to 10,000 per day during the summer months and includes over 1,300 tractor-trailers. We've not only reduced traffic congestion, but we've also improved safety, enhanced mobility and strengthened the quality of life for the residents and businesses within downtown Millsboro," continued Hastings. The Department also announced that design is well underway for the US 113 Widening project through Millsboro.
The $140 million North Millsboro Bypass Project created a two-lane connector road that begins at Route 24 near Mountaire Farms and extends westward to connect with Route 113 north of Millsboro. The project included the construction of four bridges and an overpass, notably a bridge that spans Millsboro Pond. A key feature of the bypass is a grade-separated interchange at the intersection of Route 113 and Route 20, designed to alleviate congestion and enhance safety in the area.
The Department has already begun designing the US 113 Widening project through Millsboro.
To learn more about DelDOT projects in Sussex County or across Delaware, visit DelDOT's Projects Portal page at DelDOT Projects Portal - ; Delaware Department of Transportation.
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