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The Department of Transportation has some extensive projects planned for the Newark area: I-95 Toll Plaza (with no plans for re-routing traffic through Newark): DelDot is building two highway speed E-Z Pass lanes in each direction through the Newark Toll plaza. No re-routing of traffic is planned through Newark as the lanes will be open during construction. There will be congestion and potential diversion during various phases of the work. DelDOT completed minor left turn lane improvements at Old Baltimore Pike, Route 4 and 896 and Ott’s Chapel Road/Elkton Road intersections. Construction began April 2010, with substantial completion due by August 2011. Kirkwood Highway onto Possum Park Road: This is a safety project that extends the left turn lane for traffic turning from Kirkwood Highway onto Possum Park Road. Improvements will also include new pedestrian islands, cross walks and sidewalks to bus stops on westbound Kirkwood Highway. DelDot anticipates starting utility relocation and subsequent roadway construction in the spring 2011. Possum Park Road and Old Possum Park Road: Proposed improvements include relocating the intersection of Old Possum Park Road and Possum Park Road approximately 600 feet east of St Regis Drive and constructing a left turn lane on Possum Park Road for St Regis Drive. Construction is anticipated to being in fall 2011. Many residents of Chapel Hill/West Meadow have been concerned about this intersection for years so we hope this will begin to address the problem. Elkton Road from Casho Mill Road to Delaware Avenue: The project includes pavement reconstruction, safety and operational improvements, and improvements to both pedestrian and bicycle facilities. DelDOT expects construction will be substantially complete by the end of 2012. Elkton Road from the Maryland State Line to Casho Mill Road: The project included pavement rehabilitation and adding an additional lane each way on Elkton Road. The design of the project is currently on hold because of the pavement overlay that occurred within the past two years which should last for the next few years; therefore, no money is currently programmed for right of way or construction in the current 6 year Community Transportation Plan. DelDOT continues to assess the current pavement condition to determine when the design should be restarted. 23rd District Improvements: Each member of the General Assembly is allocated money from the Bond Bill for the Community Transportation Funds to be used for road improvements such as repaving and curb replacements, sidewalks, and community signs. Each legislator received $185,000 for Fiscal Year 2011. The following is a list of 23rd District streets (or parts of streets) and projects which I have funded to be done now or in the near future:
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