Delaware plans to use federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to advance major planned projects and make road systems more resilient to climate change.
The state will receive $48.5 million over five years, including an additional $160 million for main highway spending.
“We continue to work to address the infrastructure needs we have across the state, and this landmark bill will bring more funding to Delaware that will have a positive impact on every mode of transportation,” Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Nicole Majeski said.
Projects that will be advanced include:
- Raising a portion of South Bowers Road up to 5 inches to protect it from both tidal and storm waters;
- Widening of Route 1 between the Christiana Mall and Route 40;
- Improving Kenton Road in west Dover between Route 8 and Chestnut Grove Road;
- Constructing an overpass taking Route 9 traffic over U.S. 113 in Georgetown; and
- Starting the next phase of the Georgetown to Lewes Trail from Fisher Road to Airport Road.
Funding from the law also will be used for bridges, carbon reduction, electric vehicle charging, public transit, and safety improvements.
The state also will be submitting applications for two federal Local and Regional Project Assistance Grants.