DelDOT offers ways to track Labor Day traffic
Because of heavy traffic expected over Labor Day weekend, the Delaware Department of Transportation is suspending construction-related lane closures until 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 7.
DelDOT officials are providing the following ways to obtain traffic updates.
Mobile app – Motorists can adjust their routes or travel times by using DelDOT’s mobile application for smartphones. To download the free app, search for DelDOT in the Apple and Google Play stores. The app provides views of real-time traffic cameras, travel times, delays, advisories and DART bus information.
Transportation Management Center – DelDOT’s Transportation Management Center and WTMC-1380 AM provide motorists real-time traffic conditions throughout the state. Motorists can contact the center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to report any travel- or traffic-related issues: Dial #77 from cellphones in Delaware or call 302-659-4600 or 1-800-324-8379.
Social media – Follow DelDOT on social media with Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/DelawareDOT and twitter.com/DelawareDOT.
DART bus service – The Route 305 Beach Connection bus offers 45 seats, two wheelchair positions, and under-coach storage compartments for beach gear and luggage. It travels from Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through Monday, Sept. 6. Route 305 stops include the Wilmington Transit Center, Christiana Mall, Odessa Park & Ride on Route 299 just off Route 1 in Middletown, Scarborough Road Park & Ride in Dover, South Frederica Park & Ride, Lewes Park & Ride and Rehoboth Park & Ride.
DART’s Beach Bus services operate daily, serving areas from Lewes to Ocean City, Md., including Georgetown and Millsboro. The service operates from 5:30 a.m. until 3 a.m. through Sunday, Sept. 12. All buses are air-conditioned, ADA accessible, and equipped with bike racks.
Visitors and residents are encouraged to use one of DART’s park and ride lots. The Lewes Park & Ride is located on Route 1 just south of Five Points, and the Rehoboth Park & Ride is located off Route 1 on Shuttle Road, just north of the entrance to Rehoboth Avenue. Parking is free at both lots, and bus fare is paid upon boarding.
With the free DART Transit app, riders can plan their trip, view bus stops, get real-time bus information and see where the bus is along its route. For contactless mobile fare payment, download the DART Pass app.
