Lanes of I-495 reopen after overpass repairs in New Castle, Delaware

A spokesperson said the issue was reported Wednesday morning by a driver who struck something protruding above the roadway.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
NEW CASTLE, Delaware (WPVI) -- All southbound lanes of I-495 in New Castle, Delaware have reopened after a partial closure on Wednesday morning for repairs.

Work was done to fix a failed bridge joint on the overpass in the area of Route 13, according to DelDOT.
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A spokesperson said the issue was reported Wednesday morning by a driver who struck something protruding above the roadway.

The spokesperson says a bridge joint can fail over time with the effects of heat and cold and expansion and contraction.

Pictured: Lanes closures on I-495 at the Route 13 overpass in New Castle, Delaware on June 8, 2022.


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Some additional work will still need to be done, but DelDOT said that will be done at night.
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