Heads up, Wilmington motorists: You're gonna need to tweak your travel plans this week. The city's Public Works Department is laying down the law with a bustling slate of street maintenance and construction work all the way from Monday, May 27, through to Friday, May 31, 2024. And in case you need to stay ahead of the game, there's a real-time map on the city's website that promises to keep you in the loop with daily updates on any last-minute schedule changes due to pesky weather or construction hiccups.
While you're surely eager to get from A to B, Public Works Commissioner Kelly Williams has a friendly reminder for all: "Every effort is made to compile the most accurate list each week of street projects that could affect your travel in the City the following week," according to the Wilmington's official website. But let's be real—some things just can't be predicted, so take that heads-up to heart because scheduled work could quickly get shuffled around if Mother Nature decides to be difficult or if other unpredictable delays pop up.
Now here's a special heads-up for history buffs and parade enthusiasts: The Wilmington 2024 Memorial Day parade is marching on through for its 157th year. You heard it, it's the country's oldest continuous parade, and it's taking over Delaware Avenue on Thursday, May 30. So, mark your calendars and plan your detours, because from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. that day, Delaware Avenue is a no-go zone for cars between Woodlawn Avenue and North Franklin Street, with nearby cross streets also getting the squeeze on traffic.
So if you normally cruise through any of the streets like Woodlawn Avenue, North Bancroft Parkway, North Grant Avenue, or others, you're gonna need to reroute. Remember, these streets are going to see their fair share of restrictions to swiftly accommodate the parade's proud footsteps. Stay sharp and maybe try to enjoy the alternate scenery, because getting from point A to point B is going to take a bit more creativity during those hours.
For those of you relying on the web for your traffic intel, you can snag the details at Wilmington's official website, which has the full breakdown of this week's street projects. It's your best bet for steering clear of any unwanted roadblock surprises and making it to your destinations on time—parade detours and all.
