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TRAFFIC ALERT - U.S. Route 301 Project Will Require Nighttime Lane Closures on SR 1

2016-10-07T09:48:04-07:00

Middletown --

WHEN: 2 a.m. until 5 a.m. on Monday, October 10.

WHERE: SR 1 Northbound and Southbound between the Roth Bridge and Biddles Toll Plaza AND Biddles Toll Plaza EZ-Pass Express Lanes

WHAT: DelDOT's contractor, Mumford and Miller Concrete, Inc. will be moving a large crane, which will require the closure of two lanes on SR 1 northbound and southbound. During the same time frame, the EZ-Pass Express Lanes will be closed. [More]

DMV On-the-Go Mobile Bus Service

2016-06-29T08:27:39-07:00

Dover -- Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Director Scott Vien, joined by DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Governor Jack Markell, and other legislative leadership presented the newly designed DMV On-the-Go bus this afternoon at the Legislative Hall Courtyard in Dover. The 40-foot former DART fixed-route bus was converted to a rolling DMV facility at a cost of $160,000 and will serve as a mobile fifth DMV location for the state. DMV Director Vien stated, "DMV always looks for innovative ways to provide new service options for our customers. [More]

DMV Announces Seasonal Release of Five-Digit License Plates

2016-05-31T12:49:04-07:00

Dover -- Monday, June 6, is the big day for Delaware motorists who have been patiently awaiting the seasonal release of the latest batch of available five-digit license plates from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Starting that day a limited number of five-digit license plates will be made available to the public at the Delaware City, Dover, Wilmington, and Georgetown DMV locations on a first-come, first-serve basis. License Plate numbers cannot be reserved in advance, and the promotion will run only as long as supplies last of the low number plates. [More]

Delaware's Toll Plazas' Traffic Counts - Memorial Day Weekend

2016-05-31T09:11:59-07:00

Dover -- During the Memorial Day weekend, 1,222,484 motorists passed through Delaware's three toll plaza locations on I-95 in Newark, SR 1 at Biddles Corner, and SR 1 in Dover. From Thursday, May 26 through Monday, May 30, the I-95 Newark Plaza served 511,521 vehicles; 349,727 vehicles were served at SR 1 Biddles Corner; and 361,236 at Dover's SR 1 Plaza. It is estimated that over $3.2 million was collected in tolls during the five-day period at Delaware's toll plazas. 2016 Memorial Day Traffic Counts (reflecting a 24-hour period count) I-95 Newark Toll Plaza Thursday 84,771 Friday 114,626 Saturday 107,375 Sunday 94,627 Monday 110,122 Biddles Toll Plaza Thursday 80,969 Friday 87,084 Saturday 61,531 Sunday 55,052 Monday 65,091 Dover Toll Plaza Thursday 77,972 Friday 90,210 Saturday 64,211 Sunday 57,515 Monday 71,328 Sixty-five percent of the counted trips utilized the convenience of E-ZPass, the electronic toll collection system. [More]

Over a Million Drivers Traveled Through Delaware's Toll Plazas for the Holidays

2016-01-04T12:44:03-08:00

Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that an estimated $3.2 million in revenue was collected during the holidays at Delaware's three main toll plazas. Motorists can make their trips on I-95 and SR 1 more convenient by maintaining an E-ZPass account. To receive an E-ZPass account, go to Delaware E-ZPass and click on "Get E-ZPass." [More]

Over One Million Motorists Traveled Through Delaware's Toll Plazas - Thanksgiving

2015-11-30T12:48:02-08:00

Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that during the five-day period, 1,155,173 vehicle trips were counted at the I-95 Newark Plaza, Biddles Corner, and Dover locations on SR 1. It is estimated that over $3 million in revenue was collected during the holiday at Delaware's toll plazas. There are many easy and convenient ways for you to open a new account and receive a E-ZPass transponder: * Visit the Delaware E-ZPass Customer Service Center in person at 22-24 Loockerman Street in Dover [More]

DMV Announces Seasonal Release of Five-Digit License Plates / Historical Reproduction Purchase Assures a Five-Digit Plate

2015-11-23T11:57:32-08:00

Dover -- Monday, November 30, is the big day for Delaware motorists who have been anxiously awaiting the seasonal release of the latest batch of available five-digit license plates from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Starting that day a limited number of five-digit license plates will be made available to the public at the Delaware City, Dover, Wilmington and Georgetown DMV locations on a first-come, first-serve basis. In order to receive a five-digit plate, customers will need to purchase, from the DMV location they are visiting, a black and white porcelain or stainless steel reproduction plate manufactured by the Delaware Historic Plate Company (DHPC). [More]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Dover Toll Plaza Will Close the E-ZPass Speed Lane for Maintenance

2015-10-23T04:53:02-07:00

Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the Dover Toll Plaza will close the E-ZPass Speed Lane for cleaning and adjustment of their violation enforcement system. During the closure, two manual lanes with one dedicated E-ZPass Lane will remain open to motorists. The following location will be impacted: Tuesday, October 27 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. [More]

Delaware's Toll Plazas' Traffic Counts this Labor Day Weekend

2015-09-09T05:51:34-07:00

Dover -- During the Labor weekend, over 900,000 motorists passed through Delaware's three toll plaza locations on I-95 in Newark, Route 1 at Biddles Corner, and Route 1 in Dover. From Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, the I-95 Newark Plaza served 391,443 motorists; 268,209 motorists were served at Route 1 Biddles Corner; and at Dover Route 1 Plaza, 281,029. It is estimated that over $2.6 million was collected in tolls during the four-day period at Delaware's toll plazas. 2015 Labor Day Traffic Counts (reflecting a 24-hour period count) I-95 Newark Toll Plaza Friday: 101,894 Saturday: 101,659 Sunday: 86,827 Monday: 101,063 Biddles Toll Plaza Friday: 84,515 Saturday: 62,360 Sunday: 53,504 Monday: 67,830 Dover Toll Plaza Friday: 86,799 Saturday: 65,747 Sunday: 55,992 Monday: 72,491 2014 Labor Day Totals I-95 Newark Plaza: 393,874 Biddles Corner: 250,647 Dover Route 1 Plaza: 220,252 Sixty-five (65) percent of the counted trips utilized the convenience of E-ZPass, the electronic toll collection system. [More]

Delaware's Toll Plazas' Traffic Counts this Memorial Day Weekend

2015-05-26T10:55:04-07:00

Dover -- During the Memorial Day weekend, 874,286 motorists passed through Delaware's three toll plaza locations on I-95 in Newark, Route 1 at Biddles Corner, and Route 1 in Dover. From Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25, the I-95 Newark Plaza served 421,498 vehicles; 243,079 vehicles were served at Route 1 Biddle's Corner; and 209,709 at Dover's Route 1 Plaza. It is estimated that over $2.6 million was collected in tolls during the four-day period at Delaware's toll plazas. 2015 Memorial Day Traffic Counts (reflecting a 24-hour period count) I-95 Newark Toll Plaza Friday: 113,999 Saturday: 106,320 Sunday: 92,510 Monday: 108,669 Biddles Toll Plaza Friday: 79,974 Saturday: 51,069 Sunday: 46,689 Monday: 65,347 Dover Toll Plaza Friday: 65,713 Saturday: 42,592 Sunday: 41,031 Monday: 60,373 Sixty-three percent of the counted trips utilized the convenience of E-ZPass, the electronic toll collection system. [More]

DelDOT Announces New Director for the Division of Motor Vehicles

2015-03-25T10:51:33-07:00

Dover -- Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan has named Scott Vien as the new Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles effective March 30, 2015. Mr. Vien has been with the State of Delaware in the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) since 2006. His DMV career began as a Management Analyst with the Commercial Driver License (CDL) program, then serving as the CDL Program Manager before becoming Chief of Driver Services in 2008. [More]

Jennifer Cohan Sworn In as Tenth Secretary of Transportation by Governor Jack Markell / Former DMV Director Becomes Third Woman to Lead Agency

2015-02-03T13:13:34-08:00

Dover -- The official swearing in ceremony of Jennifer Cohan as the tenth Secretary of Transportation was held this afternoon at the DelDOT Administration Building in Dover. Governor Jack Markell officiated at the ceremony that was attended by DelDOT employees, numerous State and local officials, and members of Secretary Cohan's family. The Delaware State Senate confirmed Ms. [More]

Smiling Returns to Delaware Driver License Photos / Facial Recognition Technology Now Advanced Enough to Permit Smiles

2015-01-28T10:53:34-08:00

Dover -- The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is hoping to bring back a little bit of the charm and personality that has been missing for customers when they renew their driver license. Yes, after being discouraged for a number of years the "Smile" is being welcomed back to the DMV! Starting immediately, any person renewing their license will be permitted to crack a toothy grin - if that's their style - when the DMV snaps their picture. [More]

Division of Motor Vehicles Announces 2014 Holiday Hours / Wednesday Night Hours Will NOT be in Effect on Dec. 24 & Dec. 31

2014-12-09T10:32:05-08:00

Dover -- The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facilities statewide will not have extended evening hours on Wednesday, December 24, or Wednesday, December 31, due to those days corresponding with Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Operating hours for those days will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Normal Wednesday hours at DMV offices are 12 noon to 8:00 pm. [More]

Over 900,000 Motorists Traveled Through Delawares Toll Plazas Thanksgiving

2014-12-01T08:47:03-08:00

Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that during the five-day period 944,897 vehicle trips were counted at the I-95 Newark Plaza, Biddles Corner and Dover locations on Route 1. It is estimated that over $3 million in revenue was collected during the holiday at Delaware's toll plazas. Free E-ZPass Transponder through December 31, 2014 The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is announcing a promotion to make one part of your holiday activities easier. [More]

Promotion for Free E-ZPass Transponders Active Through December 31, 2014 / Make Toll Travel Easier & Save $15 with New E-ZPass Account

2014-11-19T14:26:33-08:00

Dover -- The Delaware DMV is reminding motorists that all customers opening a new individual E-ZPass account will receive a free transponder for their vehicle, which normally would cost $15. The free transponder promotion will make one part of your holiday activities - toll road travel - much easier. And they make great presents, too! [More]

DMV Announces Holiday Promotions for Release of Five-Digit License Plates & Free E-ZPass Transponders / Historical Reproduction Purchase Assures a Five-Digit Plate; Make Toll Travel Easier & Save $15 with New E-ZPass Account

2014-10-27T11:58:02-07:00

Dover -- Monday, November 3, is the big day for Delaware motorists who have been anxiously awaiting the seasonal release of the latest batch of available five-digit license plates from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Starting that day a limited number of five-digit license plates will be made available to the public at the Delaware City, Dover, and Georgetown DMV locations on a first-come, first-serve basis. The five-digit tag promotion will not be available at the Wilmington DMV due to high customer volume. [More]

Six Months of Operation for Delaware E-ZPass Customer Service Center & DMV Call Center

2014-09-17T12:57:02-07:00

Dover -- The Delaware E-ZPass Customer Service Center (CSC) and DMV Call Center located in downtown Dover on Loockerman Street, has reached the 6-month mark of operation. Since opening in March the CSC has experienced consistent customer volumes and has become a valued addition to the downtown Dover business district. "I am so excited to know that the E-ZPass Customer Service Center and all the employees are meshing so well with downtown Dover's friendly atmosphere. [More]

DMV Hosting Open House For New Delaware City Facility Saturday, July 26, from 8:00 Am To 12 Noon / Highlights: Four-Digit License Plate Give Away, Building Tours

2014-08-28T09:22:25-07:00

Delaware City -- The new Delaware City DMV opened for business on June 17, 2014. As a special event to celebrate the new building the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is holding a public Open House on Saturday, July 26 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Numerous family-friendly activities, refreshments, car seat checks, face painting and building tours will all be available FREE to visitors. [More]

Delaware Route 1 Toll Increases Effective Aug. 1st / $1 Added to Weekend Fees to Fund Transportation Projects

2014-08-28T09:22:24-07:00

Dover -- Tolls will increase on Route 1 for weekend traffic effective August 1, 2014, at 7 p.m., DelDOT announced today. The increase will be $1 above the current weekend toll rates for all vehicle classes, except oversize loads. Route 1 ramp tolls in Smyrna and Dover will not change and all E-ZPass frequent user discounts will remain in effect. [More]