After progress with the installation of beams, the I-95 and Route 896 interchange construction near Newark will continue through next week, according to officials.
On Thursday, the Delaware Department of Transportation posted updated photos of the area, which show beams being put in place.
The construction, which began on Feb. 13, is intended to install new bridge supports.
Progress can also be seen on 95896improvements.com.
Feb. 19 road closures
Next week’s construction begins on Monday, Feb. 19, when an overnight closure is anticipated, according to DelDOT. The overnight work is closing:
- I-95 south to Route 896 south
- Route 896 south to I-95 south
- Route 896 north to I-95 south
Construction is planned to go from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The DelDOT detour planned is:
- Exit at Route 896 north, toward Route 4
- Take a left onto Route 4 toward Elkton Road
- Left onto Elkton Road, leading back to I-95 southbound
Here are the other road closures anticipated for Monday night to Tuesday morning.
7 p.m. to 5 a.m.: Multi-lane road closure on I-95 north between the Route 896 interchange and toll plaza.