Newark, DE – A stopped train temporarily blocked two major railroad crossings in Newark during the Monday evening commute, backing up traffic and forcing drivers to seek alternate routes before the crossings reopened minutes later.
The disruption began around 5:56 p.m. when a train stopped across the crossings at North College Avenue and West Main Street/New London Road, according to Sgt. Joseph Conover.
Officials warned motorists to expect heavier-than-normal traffic in the area and urged drivers and pedestrians not to attempt crossing between the stopped rail cars while crews worked to address the situation.
Traffic Impacted During Evening Commute
The blocked crossings affected two heavily traveled roadways near the University of Delaware and downtown Newark, areas that regularly see significant vehicle congestion during evening hours…