LEWES, Del. – Today, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) officials announced that its contractor, Allan Myers of Malvern, PA, will begin milling and paving work to rehabilitate Freeman Highway, the main access route to the Cape May – Lewes Ferry.  The construction activity is tentatively scheduled to start on March 7, 2022. 

Construction activity will take place weeknights from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.  During the day, traffic will not be impacted as one lane in each direction will remain open.  Work is expected to be completed by May 20, 2022.  The construction schedule may vary due to inclement weather.

During this scheduled work, motorists may encounter delays on Freeman Highway during these overnight hours.  Travelers are urged to be careful and stay alert in and around construction zones, obey posted speed limits, and plan to take a few extra minutes during rush hour periods.  

About the Delaware River and Bay Authority
The DRBA, a bi-state governmental agency created by Compact in 1962, owns and operates the Delaware Memorial Bridge, the Cape May- Lewes Ferry, and the Forts Ferry Crossing.  The DRBA also manages corporate and aviation properties through its economic development powers - two airports in New Jersey (Millville Airport and Cape May Airport) and three in Delaware (Wilmington Airport, Civil Air Terminal and Delaware Airpark). All DRBA operating revenues are generated through the bridge, ferry and airport facilities.  For more information, visit www.drba.net.