State of Delaware Department of Transportation
05/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/22/2026 13:55
TRAFFIC ALERT - New Castle County - Emergency Closure on Lorewood Grove Road Due to Cross Road Pipe Failure
The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced an emergency closure of Lorewood Road between Ratledge Road and Tami Trail.
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, two large, corrugated metal culvert pipes partially collapsed on Lorewood Road over Joy Run.
DelDOT staff were dispatched immediately to close the roadway and assess the damage.
DelDOT's contractor will be replacing the corrugated metal pipes with reinforced concrete pipes. Work began today with the location of underground utilities, and the road is expected to be reopened on June 8, 2026, weather pending.
Motorists can check the status of our projects, get real-time traffic alerts and camera footage and access many other features at DelDOT.gov and with our mobile app.
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, two large, corrugated metal culvert pipes partially collapsed on Lorewood Road over Joy Run.
DelDOT staff were dispatched immediately to close the roadway and assess the damage.
DelDOT's contractor will be replacing the corrugated metal pipes with reinforced concrete pipes. Work began today with the location of underground utilities, and the road is expected to be reopened on June 8, 2026, weather pending.
Motorists can check the status of our projects, get real-time traffic alerts and camera footage and access many other features at DelDOT.gov and with our mobile app.
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