Update on Route 1 in Sussex County, and Prime Hook Road
Dover -- Route 1
One lane of northbound Route 1 is closed, approximately 1/2 mile south of Dewey Beach near the Indian River Inlet.
-- The road and the inlet bridge remain open to traffic now and were open throughout the storm.
-- DelDOT crews are working along the shoulder and in right lane clearing debris.
-- There is still some water puddled in a portion of the lane, but the water is draining away.
-- To see a recent photo of that section of Route 1, copied below is a screen shot taken from one of our traffic cameras at 8:52 a.m. this morning.
Prime Hook Road remains closed because of tidal flooding.
-- Crews will monitor the road throughout the day.
-- DelDOT has reopened temporary access for emergency services and residents to Prime Hook over private property from North Bay Shore Drive.
For more information, contact DelDOT Public Relations. 800.652.5600, 302.760.2080, or email: dotpr@state.de.us
