March 21, 2023

URGENT REMINDER - JOIN US TONIGHT

Five town hall meetings are being held this month to discuss the governor’s initiative to ban the sale of new gasoline

and diesel-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs in Delaware.

The first gathering is tonight.


Tuesday, March 21

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Indian River Senior Center

(214 Irons Ave., Millsboro)


Invited Speakers Include:

  • Dr. David R. Legates, former U of D professor and state climatologist
  • Dr. David T. Stevenson, Director, Center for Energy & Environmental Policy of the Caesar Rodney Institute
  • Shawn Garvin, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


RSVP at www.NoEVMandate.com

-- MONDAY--

When: Monday, March 27 starting at 10 a.m.

Where: Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Rd., Georgetown

Register in advance: https://mar27sussex.eventbrite.com  


To help speed up the check-in process, pre-registration is requested. On-site registration will also be available. Service will be first-come, first-served. Assistance is limited to one per household. Attendees must be present to receive assistance. The Food Bank of Delaware is prepared to serve up to 1,000 households at this event. Recipients must bring proof that they live in Delaware (state-issued ID, utility bill, Delaware SNAP benefits card, etc. can all be used to show proof of residency).

North Millsboro Bypass, US 113 to SR 24

Project Description: This project includes a two-lane connector road between US 113 and SR 24 north of Millsboro. The new alignment will start at US 113 and extend eastward bridging over Fox Run Road, the Norfolk Southern Railroad, the Millsboro Pond, and Gravel Hill Road. The new road will connect to SR 24 west of Mountaire Farms. The project will also consist of a grade-separated intersection at the US 113/SR 20 intersection.

Project Phase: Design/Right of Way

Projected Construction Completion: 2025

Project Update: Design and right-of-way acquisition are underway. The project has been split into two projects consisting of the grade separation and the connector road. Construction is anticipated to begin later this year. Tree clearing will begin this month.


Bridge 3-402 on US113, Scour Countermeasures

Project Description: This project involves placing rip-rap between the footings for the three-sided concrete frame experiencing scour. Rip-rap will be placed at the upstream and downstream openings as well.

Project Phase: Design

Projected Construction Completion: 2024

Project Update: Design is progressing.


*HEP SC, SR 54 at Hudson Road Roundabout

Project Description: This project will install a roundabout at the intersection of SR 54 and

Hudson Road.

Project Phase: Design

Projected Construction Completion: 2026

Project Update: Design is underway.


US 113 Widening, Dagsboro Road to Hardscrabble Road

Project Description: This project will add an additional through lane both northbound and

southbound through the Town of Millsboro from Hardscrabble Road to Dagsboro Road.

Crossover modifications along US 113 will be made throughout the project limits. Multimodal facilities will also be incorporated.

Project Phase: Design

Projected Construction Completion: TBD

Project Update: Design is progressing and a concept plan is expected to be ready this summer.


*HEP – Hazard Elimination Program

Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including faith-based groups, can now apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which can reimburse up to $150,000 per site for physical and cybersecurity enhancements or other security-related activities for organizations at risk of a terrorist attack.

 

The federally funded, state-administered initiative provided $2.4 million in awards to 24 Delaware projects last year. The deadline to apply is April 21 at 5 p.m.

 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) invites all potential NSGP applicants and sub-applicants to participate in one of the upcoming outreach calls.

 

Date and Time

March 30 at 3 p.m.    Registration Link

April 4 at 2 p.m.        Registration Link

April 25 at 3 p.m.       Registration Link

May 4 at 2 p.m.        Registration Link

 

For more information, contact:

Mark Dworkin, (302) 659-2231, mark.dworkin@delaware.gov