3:02 p.m., June 7, 2007--Students, faculty, staff and visitors to the UD campus this summer can expect traffic delays on Interstate 95 and Route 896, South College Avenue, as a result of DelDOT (Delaware Department of Transportation) short- and long-term construction projects.

South College Avenue (Route 896)

New students and family members coming to campus for DelaWorld new student orientation sessions (June 19-July 19) can expect ocassional congested traffic conditions both northbound and southbound on South College Avenue from Amstel Avenue to Waterworks Lane because of a curb replacement project. Work on the project began June 4 and will continue through Aug. 17.

I-95 and expressways

Delays also can be expected due to nighttime lane closures slated for 9 p.m.-5 a.m., through Nov. 30, 2008, on northbound and southbound I-95 as a result of a fifth lane widening project. No lane or ramp restrictions are scheduled during the day, but the speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph in the construction zone.

For the latest traffic and related travel information, visit
[www.deldot.gov/public.ejs?command=PublicScheduledTravelRestrictions&county=273].