As one of the worst winter storms in recent memory abates, DelDOT crews plan to continue working to clear the roadways into the evening hours. They will continue to concentrate on primary roads to get them clear, before turning their attention to secondary roads. Currently many roads in New Castle County are passable, while fewer roads in Kent are. Passable means not that the road is clear, but that it is possible to drive on it if one goes very slowly.
In Sussex County plowing crews were temporarily recalled to their maintenance yards when near white out conditions made it impossible for drivers to see, posing a risk to their safety. Crews will be taking a break to rest up, coming off the roads about 11:30 p.m. and resuming work around 5 a.m. on Sunday.
“Our first priority is the safety of our own personnel,” said DelDOT spokesman Jim Westhoff. “We don’t want to endanger them in any way while they work to make the roads safe for others. They are the true warriors in this storm as they’ve been fighting mother nature for more than 24 hours now.”
The State of Emergency declared by Gov. Jack Markell at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, remains in effect until official notice is issued by the Governor’s office and Delaware Emergency Management Agency. However it has been modified to lift the driving restriction beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday night.
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