DelDOT to close Chief Road in Sussex County for utility work

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. – Chief Road will be closed at the intersection of Northwood Lane, between Oak Orchard Road and River Road starting on July 28th at 7:00 a.m. The utility work is expected to last until July 31st, weather permitting.

The Delaware Department of Transportation says crews will be working underground, installing new pipe connections, a manhole, and isolation valves. Afterwards, the roadway will be paved and striped.

A detour will be in place for southbound traffic on Old Orchard Road. Drivers will continue south on Chief Road, turn right onto River Road, with the detour ending at Chief Road. Eastbound traffic on River Road will continue east on Chief Road, with the detour ending on Old Orchard Road.

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