Christiana — As part of the on-going Route 273 and I-95 interchange improvements project, DelDOT announces to motorists that the right lane on Route 273 westbound will be closed between Chapman Road and Harmony Road. In addition, the I-95 southbound on-ramp will be closed and a detour will be in place. This closure is necessary for the contractor to demolish and repave the bridge deck.
Route 273 westbound right lane and I-95 southbound on-ramp closures will occur at 7 AM on Monday, July 19 until 5 AM on Monday, August 23, pending weather.
Route 273 westbound left lane will remain OPEN to motorists. I-95 southbound on-ramp detour signage will be posted for motorists.
Detour Route for the I-95 Southbound On-Ramp:
Motorists traveling Route 273 westbound to I-95 southbound will be detoured prior to I-95 northbound and use Exit 4B/Route 7 to Exit 165A/I-95 southbound.
Vist the Detour Information page for route maps and more.
Project Information:
The project construction will address safety, operations, and the increasing traffic volumes, improving the function of the I-95 interchange and the intersection of Route 273 at Harmony Road. Improvements began in March of 2021 and are expected to be completed by summer of 2022.Relocate the I-95 southbound ramp to Route 273 westbound and provide a signalized intersection to improve safety for motorists.
View full press release at: https://www.deldot.gov/About/news/index.shtml?dc=release&id=8677