Bridge Maintenance, Bridge Painting: This project involves the rehabilitation of interstate bridges on I-495 and I-95 in New Castle County. Construction began on November 4; Contractor Marinis Brothers, Inc.; Project bid amount $1,983,919.30; 334 Calendar Day Contract.

Bridge Maintenance, I-495: This project involves replacing expansion joints; joint seals; compression seals and pourable seals; milling and overlay deck; cleaning and painting bridges on I-495. Construction began on September 9; Contractor Eastern Highway Specialists; Project bid amount $2,099,140.85; 234 Calendar Day Contract.

 Buses, Sussex County: This project is part of a bus purchase and replacement program, which allocates new buses throughout the state. An investment of $1.9 million will purchase approximately five buses. This project will allow DART to continue to provide reliable service to customers. Completed June 25, 2010.

Centreville Streetscape/Traffic Calming: This is a streetscape improvements project within Centreville from Center Meeting Road to Snuff Mill Road. This project consists of repair/replacement of brick and or concrete sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades to curb ramps, drainage improvements, crosswalks, signing and striping, paving and landscaping. Construction began on December 14, 2009.  A utility delay has occurred at the start of work; Contractor CNS Construction Corporation; Project bid amount $1,284,097.37; 299 Calendar Day Contract.

DART Mid-County Facility: DART has identified the need to expand its maintenance facilities located at the intersection of Routes 72 and 113. The project involves construction of a six-bay maintenance facility, associated parts inventory, shop areas, support spaces, office space, training library and mechanic locker rooms and lounge. The 22,176 square foot building will be designed to expand to ten-bays. Fixed route bus parking is expanded to 50 buses and paratransit to 48 buses. Employee parking is expanded to 135 spaces. Construction began November 3; Contractor Commonwealth Construction; Project bid amount $5,510,000; 379 Calendar Day Contract.

Dover Transit Center: This multi-modal Dover Transfer Center will be located at the former George & Lynch property at the intersection of Water and Queen Streets in Dover. The first phase of the project will include a bus loop for 14 buses, parking, and stormwater management. The site will be designed for a future 30,000 square foot office building. Costs: $5.7 million to be obligated in the one-year timeframe.  The plans are being reviewed by DelDOT and the City of Dover. R. E. Pierson is scheduled to begin construction at the end of March.

Hockessin Streetscape/Drainage Project: Improve street design and drainage along Old Lancaster Pike.  Valley Road to Errickison Drive along Old Lancaster Pike; Construction began on September 11; Contractor Mumford & Miller Concrete, Inc.; Project bid amount $1,710.270.75; Replacement and repair of sidewalks, ADA curb ramps upgrades, decorative crosswalks, drainage improvements, decorative lighting, upgraded signage and landscaping; 285 Calendar Day Contract.

 I-95 Concrete Medians Replacement: This project involves replacement of concrete median barrier on I-95. Construction began on September 21; Completed December 10; Contractor JJID Inc.; Project bid amount $1,510,922.20; 70 Calendar Day Contract.

 I-95 Newark Toll Plaza-Transportation Management Project: This project involves new striping, signage, signal modifications, and turn lane extensions/improvements at various intersections prior to the construction of the E-Z Pass lanes at I-95 Newark Toll Plaza. Locations: Intersection of Route 896 and Old Baltimore Pike; intersection of Route 4 and Route 896; and the intersection of Otts Chapel Road and Route 2/Elkton Road. Contractor Greggo & Ferrara, Inc. Project bid amount $438,311.27. Contractor began work in late April. Completed July 2, 2010; 35 Calendar Day Contract.

I-95 Newark Toll Plaza: Reconstruct and reconfigure the Newark Toll Plaza to incorporate two highway speed E-ZPass lanes in the northbound and southbound lanes. Costs: Approximately $43 million to be obligated in the one-year timeframe.  This project is located on I-95 near the Delaware/Maryland state line. The bid opening will be February 9. Costs: Approximately $43 million to be obligated in the one-year timeframe.

Interstate Bridge Maintenance, Christina: This project involves the rehabilitation of eight interstate bridges. This work includes repairing bearings, replacing expansion seals and/or joints, cleaning and painting the steel beams, spot painting steel beams, concrete spalls in the parapets, decks, approach slabs, and concrete pavement. The bid opening will be February 2; 173 Calendar Day Contract.

 Lightship Overfalls Lewes: This project will assist with the economic revitalization of Lewes by bringing tourists to this historic site. Construction of a permanent berth for the historic Lightship Overfalls. The ship was built in 1938 and is on the list of National Register of Historic Places. The ship has returned to Lewes, adjacent to the Lewes Canal Front Park. DelDOT’s Transportation Enhancement Program spent $300,000 to assist with the interior renovation of the ship. All of the work was completed by local volunteer historians. Bids were received on January 21. Contractor Kuhn Construction. The construction began in the spring. Completed May 28, 2010.

Market Street Safety Project-Wilmington: This project would elevate the roadway out of the floodplain; reducing the impact flooding has on residents and businesses. The contract will also add streetscaping, sidewalks, pedestrian lighting and trees. Improvements also include undergrounding utilities. The limits are Market Street from "A" Street to just north of the Market/Walnut Street intersection. Construction to begin in late summer.

New Castle County Greenway Industrial Track, Phase I: Construct a trail along an abandoned railroad corridor owned by the state from Route 273 across Boulden Boulevard to the Suburban Little League facility. The first day of work was October 19, 2009. The work was suspended because of winter conditions until the spring of 2010. The project will be completed in the late summer of 2010. Contractor Diamond Materials, LLC; Project bid amount $626,945.32; 89 Calendar Day Contract.

New Castle County Greenway Millcreek: This project will complete a segment to looped recreational trails and will be a part of an overall cross-county trail system near Mill Creek Road. This segment will start at the intersection of the McKennans Church Road and Duncan Road, through the DelCastle recreational area and end near the golf course. Costs: $1 million. More people will choose the pedestrian and bicycle trail.
The Advertising date for this project is December 7, 2009, with a Bid Date of January 5, 2010.

New Castle County Guardrail Upgrades: This project is to replace guardrails throughout New Castle County. Construction began in August and end in 2011; Contractor M. L. Ruberton Construction Company, Inc.; Project bid amount $480,798.38; 1095 Calendar Day Contract.

Pavement Rehabilitation Projects Statewide

 East Chestnut Hill Route (Route 4) eastbound and westbound from South College Avenue (Route 896) to Salem Church Road; Contractor Harmony Construction Company Project bid amount $2,865,029.15; Milling, patching, and paving; Completed January 15, 2010; 100 Calendar Day Contract.

 I-95 southbound to DelDOT's salt shed from end of overpass in Wilmington to end of I-95 Fifth Lane Widening Project. Construction began on August 31; Contractor Greggo & Ferrara, Inc.; Completed November 11, 2009; Project bid amount $2,272,626.80; 65 Calendar Day Contract.

Johnson Road from Route 113 to Route 1, Issacs Road from Route 16 to Cedar Creek Road, Hudson Road from West Line Road to Fenwick Road; Contractor David A Bramble, Inc.; Project bid amount $2,106,256.85; Full depth reclamation and hot mix full width overlay; Daytime work; Due to operations sensitive to the weather, the construction will begin in late April or early May; 70 Calendar Day Contract.

 Second Street from King Street to North Broom Street; 16th Street from Walnut Street to Market Street; King Street from East 16th Street to East 10th Street; Walnut Street from 13th Street to 16th Street; South Walnut Street Extension from Rogers Road to Front Street; and Church Street from Fourth Street to bridge over Brandywine River; Contractor Greggo & Ferrara, Inc.; Project bid amount $2,926,340.40; Milling, paving, concrete work and installation of ADA curb ramps; Daytime and nighttime work; Completed January 15, 2010; 120 Calendar Day Contract.

 New London Road from Covered Bridge Road to Maryland state line; Greenbank Road from Old Capitol Trail to Route 41; and Main Street in Newark from railroad tracks to Maryland state line. Contractor A-Del Construction Company, Inc.; Completed August 31, 2009; Project Amount $1,040,112.55.

Rehoboth Boulevard from north of Shawnee Acres to Mispillion Bridge; Main Street from north Little Creek Road to South Little Creek Road; Route 13 northbound and southbound from north of Messina Hill Road to south of Route 42; McCoy Street from east of South Washington Street to South Walnut Street; Northwest Front Street from west of Church Street to east side of Washington Street; Marshall Street from north of Watergate Development to Southeast Front Street; Main Street from Duck Creek Road to Glenwood Avenue; Millington Road from east of Blackiston Road to west of Duck Creek Road; Commerce Street from west of Elizabeth Avenue to West Street; Bay Road, Route 1/Route 113, northbound from south of New Wharf Road to north of Milford Neck Road; Route 113 northbound and southbound from Haven Lake bridge to Milford Overpass; and Kings Highway from Route 113 to end of sidewalk on Lakeside Drive. Construction began on September 14; Due to operations sensitive to the weather, the construction will resume mid March 2010;  Contractor George & Lynch Inc.; Project bid amount $5,489,626.64; Milling, patching and hot-mix overlay; Daytime and nighttime work; 240 Calendar Day Contract.

 Route 13 northbound from Port Penn Road to southside of St. Georges Bridge; and Route 13 southbound from southside of St. Georges Bridge to Port Penn Road; Contractor A-Del Construction Company, Inc.; Completed October 19, 2009: Project Amount: $951,446.62.

 Route 20/Hardscrabble Road from Kaye Road to East Trap Pond Road; Contractor American Infrastructure-MD, Inc.; Completed September 28, 2009; Project bid amount $1,428,700.

 Saulsbury Road from Route 8/Forrest Avenue to Walker Road; North State Street from Division Street to Walker Road intersection; South State Street from Loockerman Street to Division Street; Construction began November 16; The project is currently suspended for the winter. Work resumed on March 25, 2010. Completed May 7, 2010; Contractor Diamond Materials; Project bid amount $946,018.21; 60 Calendar Day Contract.

 South Walnut Street at City of Milford limits to Northwest Front Street; Shawnee Road at Blacksmith Shop Road to Fitzgerald Road; Contractor Mumford & Miller Concrete, Inc.; Completed August 7, 2009; Project bid amount $908,710.59

Rail Cars, New Castle County: This project allows the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) to purchase four new Silverliner V rail cars from SEPTA, which will add capacity for SEPTA service between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Newark, Delaware. Cost: $8 million. Delivery is scheduled for March 2011.

Rehabilitation of Epoxy Pavement Markings: This project consists of the removal of the existing painted, thermoplastic, tape, and epoxy lines and replacing them with epoxy pavement markings. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all debris and hazardous waste. This contract also provides the re-striping of several existing roadways throughout the state of Delaware. Construction began in late September; Contractor Traffic Lines, Inc.; Project bid amount $1,189,717.54; 365 Calendar Day Contract.

 Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Refurbishment Phase II and III: Total length of reconstruction is 4,143 feet, from southern portion at Prospect Street to Laurel Street, the northern-most portion from Maryland Avenue to Surfside Place, and at the commercial district from Rehoboth Avenue to Maryland Avenue; Contractor, Mumford & Miller, $4.43 million. Completed on May 28, 2010.

 Route 10 and Sorghum Mill Road, Kent County: Channelizing the median at the intersection of Route 10 and Sorghum Mill Road to accommodate eastbound/westbound Route 10 left-turns. Northbound left-turns are now diverted to the median opening to the east at Liberto Plaza; Contractor A-Del Construction Company, Inc.; Completed August 25, 2009; Project amount $194,168.36.

 Route 299 Park & Ride, Odessa: There are currently 102 parking spaces. This project will increase to 209 spaces. A new access road will be built to tie the Park & Ride into a traffic signal monitored intersection. A pedestrian and bike patch will be built to the Park & Ride. Construction began on September 1; Contractor Cirillo Brothers, Inc.; Project bid amount $670,660.47; 118 Calendar Day Contract. Completed April 9, 2010.

 Route 404/Newton Road Railroad Crossing, Bridgeville: Add gates and update cantilever lights and controller; replace pre-caste concrete surface. Norfolk Southern Railroad Company will do this work. Completed October 24, 2009.

 Route 896 and Route 4 Park & Ride Improvements, Newark: Retrofit curb ramps, sidewalks, and other aspects of the facility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Contractor A-Del Construction Company; Project bid amount $306,420.31. Construction to begin in Monday, May 24. 40 Calendar Day Contract. Completed July 16, 2010.

Traffic Signal Improvements

 Frederica Fire Signal: Completed June 3, 2009; Costs: $53,564.12; Project description: Rebuild the fire signal to bring the signal up to current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.

 Mill Creek & McKennans Church Road: Completed June 8, 2009; Costs: $159,203.64; Project description: Rebuilding of the intersection, changing signal poles, installing ADA curb ramps, upgrading the existing pedestrian signals with new LED countdown pedestrian signals.

 Route 1 and West Way Drive, Bethany Beach: Completed May 1, 2009; Costs: $67,481.52; Project description: This project involved median island and pedestrian signal upgrades; and the installation of countdown signals. Also, this project included the installation of countdown signals at Kent Avenue and West Way Drive and at Route 1 and Route 26.

 Route 2/Kirkwood Highway & Albertson Boulevard: Completed July 8, 2009; Costs: $431,752.54; Project description: Minor modifications to the signal phasing related to the southbound and right-turn movement from Albertson Boulevard to Route 2. Upgrade of pedestrian crosswalks/curb ramps/signals. Conversion of Route 2 left-turn phasing from protected/permitted to protected-only.

 Route 13 & Boulden Boulevard: Completed October 9, 2009; Costs: $112,160.84; Project description: Reconstruction of signal due to deteriorating equipment, including poles and pole bases.

 Route 13 & Lepore Road: Completed October 8, 2009; Costs: $121,077.62; Project description: New "half signal" to be installed based on the recommendations of warrant and operational analysis. Southbound through traffic will receive a red indication to allow a green indication for northbound left-turn traffic.

 Route 13 & Memorial Drive: Completed August 5, 2009; Costs: $249,384.54; Project description: Installation of crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and improved ADA curb ramps. Also, minor modifications to the signals and striping at the adjacent intersection of Route 13 & Hazeldale Avenue related to the fire department pre-emption.

 Route 13 & Route 42: Completed May 21, 2010; Estimated Cost: $145,515.99; Project description: Project includes revising X-span to box-span, upgrading traffic signal equipment. The Town of Cheswold requested that DelDOT add crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and upgraded curb ramps at this intersection. DelDOT received permission from the Federal Highway Administration to make this modification to the design. The utility relocations are complete and signal work will start again the week of April 12, 2010..

 Route 202 & Righter Parkway: Completed July 28, 2009; Costs: $214,240.13; Project description: Bring pedestrian signalization up to current standards, including minor modifications to right-turn movements, ADA curb ramp upgrades, and new pedestrian signal equipment including countdown signal heads. Crosswalk across Route 202 will be moved from the south to the north side of the intersection.

Details on all the proposed projects can be found on this page's right navigation. Governor Markell is committed to keeping the public as up to date as possible regarding project progress, how funding is being spent, the number of jobs generated and the contractors who win the bids. The DelDOT Web site, www.deldot.gov, and the state Web site, www.recovery.delaware.gov will continue to be the focal point for this and more information.