OSOW Temporary Restrictions
| Restricted Route Name | Restricted Route Description |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL CHURCH ROAD | Vicinity: DOVER KENTON RD and CENTRAL CHURCH ROAD intersection will close between W DENNEYS ROAD and PEARSONS CORNER ROAD on 08/03/2026 for Intersection improvements Proposed Completion Date: 09/02/2026 |
| COVERDALE RD (CR525) | Vicinity: BRIDGEVILLE COVERDALE RD will be restricted to a maximum gross weight of 20 TONS over GRAVELLY FORK, BRIDGE 3235 525. Projected Completion Date: 08/15/2026 |
| I295 NB | Vicinity: NEW CASTLE According to the Delaware River and Bay Authority personnel, I295 Northbound over the Delaware Memorial Bridge, is closed to all overweight loads. This will include loads with a legal gross weight and an individual axle weight exceeding 20K due to pin and link replacements on the bridge. For specific questions regarding this bridge restriction, please contact Colleen Parris by email at Colleen.Parris@drba.net or by phone at (302) 571-6310. You may also use the general information line at DRBA (302) 571-6300. Proposed Completion Date: 08/31/2026 |
| I295 SB | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I295 Southbound under Bridge 1739 059 will be restricted to a maximum load height of 14 feet, 9 inches due to the placement of shielding beginning 3/31/2025. This will affect loads moving to I95 Northbound, I95 Southbound and SR141 Northbound. Projected Completion Date: 11/01/2026 |
| I495 SB RAMP TO I295 NB | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I495 Southbound ramp to I295 Northbound is restricted to a maximum load width of 13 feet due to ramp improvements. Temporary shielding has been placed under Bridge 1738 059 resulting in a height reduction of 14 feet, 6 inches along this route. Projected Completion Date: 10/31/2026 |
| I495 SOUTHBOUND (BRIDGE 1 800 060) | BRIDGE 1-800-060, I495 SOUTHBOUND DIRECTLY TO I95 SOUTHBOUND OR I295 NORTHBOUND IS CLOSED. FOR TRAVEL TO I95 SOUTHBOUND, LOAD WILL USE EXIT 5 A-B (SR141 TOWARDS NEWPORT, NEW CASTLE) FROM I495 SOUTHBOUND. LOAD WILL THEN MERGE ONTO I95 SOUTHBOUND USING THE EXTREME RIGHT HAND LANE. FOR TRAVEL TO I295 NORTHBOUND, LOAD WILL USE EXIT 1 (US13 TOWARDS WILMINGTON, DOVER) FROM I495 SOUTHBOUND. LOAD WILL THEN MERGE ONTO THE I295 NORTHBOUND RAMP FROM US13 SOUTHBOUND. Proposed Completion Date: 12/31/2026 |
| I95 NB | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I95 Northbound under Bridge 1-738 059 (I95 SB Ramp to I295 NB) is restricted to a maximum load width of 24 feet due to the placement of pinned barrier. Projected Completion Date: 10/01/2026 |
| I95 NB | Vicinity: NEWARK I95 Northbound will be restricted to a maximum height of 14 feet, 6 inches, on 06/23/2026 due to the construction of self containment under Bridge 1711-348 (SALEM CHURCH RD over I95 NB). Proposed Completion Date: 08/07/2026 Detour: MD/DE LINE - 95 - 896 - 40 - 1 - 95 - ect |
| I95 NB WIDTH RESTRICTION | Vicinity: NEWARK I95 Northbound from the MD/DE LINE to the SR273 off ramp, maximum load width will be 20 feet beginning on 08/10/2026. Projected Completion Date: 09/30/2026 |
| I95 SB RAMP TO I295 NB (EXIT 5C) | Vicinity: WILMINGTON I95 Southbound ramp to I295 Northbound (Exit 5C) is restricted to a maximum load width of 13 feet due to ramp improvements. Temporary shielding has been placed under Bridge 1738 059 resulting in a height reduction of 14 feet, 6 inches along this route. This restriction will be in place until March, 2026. Projected Completion Date: 8/15/2026 |
| MINOS CONAWAY RD (CR265) | Vicinity: LEWES MINOS CONAWAY RD will close on 07/13/2026 for the construction of a traffic circle located between SR1 and NOUVEAU AVE. Projected Completion Date: 09/14/2026 |
| OAK RIDGE RD | Vicinity: WILMINGTON OAK RIDGE RD is closed at BRIDGE 1185 000 over HYDE RUN for bridge replacement. Project Completion Date: 09/27/2026 |
| OLD ORCHARD RD (CR269A) | Vicinity: LEWES OLD ORCHARD RD will close for roadway realignment on 08/10/2026 located between E AUSTIN ST and PARKER RUN. Projected Completion Date: 09/14/2026 |
| PATRIOTS WAY (CR318) | Vicinity: MILLSBORO PATRIOTS WAY will close on 08/10/2026 for the DSP Troop 4 entrance construction located between AVENUE OF HONOR and DOE BRIDGE LN. Projected Completion Date: 08/21/2026 |
| RABBIT CHASE LN (CR145) | Vicinity: SMYRNA RABBIT CHASE LN will close on 06/12/2026 at SUNNYSIDE RD for the construction of a traffic circle. Projected Completion Date: 09/04/2026 |
| RATLEDGE RD (CR414) | Vicinity: MIDDLETOWN RATLEDGE RD will close for roadway reconfiguration on 04/23/2026 located between SR896 and LOREWOOD GROVE RD. Projected Completion Date: 08/21/2026 |
| SR20 (CONCORD ROAD) | Vicinity: SEAFORD SR20 will close for bridge repair located between HONEYSUCKLE DRIVE and CHURCH ROAD beginning on 7/07/2026. Projected Completion Date: 9/21/2026 |
| SR273 NB RAMP TO SR4 | Vicinity: NEWARK SR273 Northbound ramp to SR4 will close on 07/07/2026 for ramp improvements. Detour: 273 - CEDARWOOD RD - 4 Projected Completion Date: 08/17/2026 |
| SR6 (MAIN ST) | Vicinity: CLAYTON SR6 will close for crossroad pipe replacement on 08/03/2026 located between S BASSETT ST and SR300. Projected Completion Date: 08/07/2026 |
| SR72 (LIBRARY AVE) | Vicinity: NEWARK LIBRARY AVE will close between FARM LANE and WYOMING ROAD on 06/11/2026 for road repair Proposed Completion Date: 08/14/2026 |
| SR896 NB (SUMMIT BRIDGE RD) | Vicinity: MIDDLETOWN SR896 Northbound will be restricted to a maximum load width of 11 feet over the C&D Canal due to pinned barrier beginning on 07/17/2026. Projected Completion Date: 10/01/2026 |
| SR896 NB RAMP TO I95 NB | Vicinity: SR896 Northbound ramp to I95 Northbound will be restricted to a maximum load width of 11 feet on 08/10/206 due to pinned barrier. Projected Completion Date: 09/30/2026 |
| SR896 SB (SUMMIT BRIDGE RD) | Vicinity: MIDDLETOWN SR896 Southbound will be restricted to a maximum load width of 11 feet over the C&D Canal due to pinned barrier beginning on 07/17/2026. Projected Completion Date: 10/01/2026 |
| SR9 (TAYLORS BRIDGE RD) | Vicinity: TOWNSEND SR9 will close at Bridge 1-447 449 for bridge replacement on 08/03/2026 located over BLACKBIRD CREEK. Projected Completion Date: 07/03/2028 |
| STIENER RD (CR320) | Vicinity: GEORGETOWN STIENER RD will close at the Railroad Crossing on 07/31/2026 for general maintenance and repaving. Projected Completion Date: 08/18/2026 |
| SUNNYSIDE RD (CR90) | Vicinity: SMYRNA SUNNYSIDE RD will close on 06/12/2026 at RABBIT CHASE LN for the construction of a traffic circle. Projected Completion Date: 09/04/2026 |
| US13A (UPPER KING RD) | Vicinity: CAMDEN 13A will close for the West Camden bypass construction on 07/06/2026 located between VOSHELL MILL RD and WILLOW AVE. Projected Completion Date: 09/04/2026 |
| US13BR (S MARKET ST) | Vicinity: WILMINGTON
S MARKET ST will be restricted to a maximum gross weight of 20 TONS over Norfolk Southern Railroad, BRIDGE 1686 029. Permitted loads will not be routed over this structure. To access the S MARKET ST area, please use 495 - TERMINAL AVE - CHRISTINA AVE - A ST Projected Completion Date: 12/30/2026 |
| W WATER ST | Vicinity: DOVER W WATER ST is closed between S STATE ST and US13A for crossroad pipe replacement. Projected Completion Date: 08/10/2026 |
| WALKER SCHOOL RD (CR45) | Vicinity: TOWNSEND WALKER SCHOOL RD will close for bridge repair, BRIDGE 1453 045, over SAWMILL BRANCH beginning 07/01/2026. Proposed Completion Date: 10/24/2026 |
