While the alternatives being considered as part of the US 113 North/South Study are long-term improvements, DelDOT is also making short-term improvements to help improve the local traffic conditions now.

DelDOT has implemented short-term improvements underway at the following intersections along the US 113 corridor:

• US 113/SR 18 & SR 404 (Georgetown)
• US 113/SR24 (Millsboro)

US 113/SR 18 & SR 404

The intersection of US 113 at SR 18/SR 404 in Georgetown currently operates at a substandard level of service during both the summer and non-summer peak hours. To improve operations prior to implementation of the long-term recommendations of the US 113 North/South Study, DelDOT evaluated short-term improvements at this intersection.

The following capacity improvements were recommended based on an input from the Georgetown Area Working Group:

• Convert the exclusive right-turn lane on the westbound SR 18/SR 404 approach to a shared through/right turn lane.
• Modify the medians and directional islands to accommodate concurrent left-turns for the SR 18/SR 404 approaches. The modifications require full-depth pavement patching.
• Upgrade the traffic signal equipment to accommodate concurrent SR 18/SR 404 phases.
• Install pavement striping as required by the modifications.
• Modify curb ramps in accordance with ADA standards.

• Concept plan with improvements
• Press Release (May 11, 2006)