Work on Broadkill River bridges begins Oct. 4
Motorists should expect traffic delays on Route 1 near the bridge over the Broadkill River, about a mile south of Route 16, as a bridge replacement project is slated to begin at 6 a.m., Monday, Oct. 4.
The work will limit traffic to one lane in each direction.
The contractor, R.E. Pierson Construction Company, will begin work on the northbound bridge span. After the work is completed, the contractor will proceed with work on the southbound span of the bridge.
The rehabilitation of the bridge includes replacement of the existing concrete deck with a new concrete deck and barriers, replacement of bearings, constructing new bearing pedestals, cleaning and painting of steel members, repair of cracks and spalls in the concrete piers and abutments, replacement of pile jackets, and placement of riprap for erosion protection. Additional work includes minor roadway approach reconstruction.
The project cost, including engineering, design and construction, is $16 million.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
