Main Street pedestrian safety improvements being considered in Newark, Delaware

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Main Street pedestrian safety improvements being considered in Newark, Delaware

NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) -- There's a large list of safety improvements being proposed in Newark, Delaware.

It comes after a University of Delaware student was hit and killed in Main Street, right near campus.

RELATED: University of Delaware students push for pedestrian safety improvements around campus

Ahead of the fall semester, some of the proposals include: Adding speed cushions, updating pedestrian crossing signs, and reducing the speed limit.

Officials are also discussing additional changes.

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