Work continues on overpass at Route 16 and Route 1
A project to take Route 1 over Route 16 outside Milton will enter its next phase this fall.
Crews are currently working to construct embankments for the southbound bridge. Later in the summer, there will be overnight closures of Route 16 when the bridge beams are put in place, said Charles “C.R.” McLeod, Delaware Department of Transportation director of community relations.
The next phase, which is slated to begin this fall, involves construction of the embankments and bridge for northbound traffic. During this phase, Route 1 southbound traffic will temporarily use recently constructed ramp roads on the west side of the project area.
If the project remains on schedule, it is expected to be complete in fall 2025.
This highway work is the first of three major projects along Route 1 between Milton and Five Points outside Lewes. Beginning this year is the Minos Conaway Road grade-separated interchange, which will add a road under the Nassau Bridge, service roads on either side of Route 1 and other traffic alterations. That project has a targeted completion date of spring 2027.
Following that project will be the construction of a grade-separated interchange at the intersection of Route 1 and Cave Neck Road. Similar to the Minos Conaway Road project, the Cave Neck work will add service roads to both sides of Route 1.
Each project aims to improve safety where busy roads meet Route 1.
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.
