DelDOT is pleased to share the following updates regarding the North Bethany Bicycle & Pedestrian Corridor Study and potential short-term improvements proposed for the corridor. DelDOT will schedule a follow-up workshop in late May or June 2025 (date TBD) to provide updates to the status of short-term improvements and share refined mid- and long-term recommendations with the public. If you have any questions about these updates, please email nbethanycorridor@publicinput.com.

 

Short-term improvements (to be completed before Summer 2025):

  • Safety crossing improvements at the North Fresh Pond Trailhead/Ocean Ridge (e.g. Location 1 on the spring 2024 workshop display):
    • The crossing improvements at the North Fresh Pond Trailhead are currently under construction.
    • The improvements include the installation of a striped crosswalk and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system and the installation of a median refuge island.
    • Signage improvements along SR 1 are also included, and are generally consistent with other recreational guide signs in the Indian River Inlet Bridge/Delaware Seashore State Park area. Signage improvements do not include trailhead kiosks or trail maps which are outside of DelDOT’s historical purview.
  • Speed limit reductions on SR 1 from the southern Dewey Beach limits to the Delaware/Maryland state line:
    • Speed limit reductions along SR 1, including in North Bethany, were presented at the spring 2024 workshop on this display.
    • DelDOT will be implementing the speed limits summarized on the display. DelDOT’s sign shop will be installing the new signs prior to summer 2025.
    • For more information on how DelDOT arrived at the proposed speed limits, please visit the Virtual FAQ tab

Short-term improvements (to be completed after Summer 2025):

  • Safety crossing improvements at Fresh Pond South Trailhead / Heron Road and Indian Harbor Villas (e.g. Location 2 and 3 on the spring 2024 workshop display).
    • The design deliverables are being finalized, and improvements include the installation of a striped crosswalk and an RRFB system.
    • The construction schedule is dependent on the availability of funding, but will not occur before Fall 2025.
    • As stated above, DelDOT will schedule a follow-up workshop in May or June 2025 (date TBD) to provide an update on the status of crossing improvements at locations 2 and 3.

Mid- and long-term recommendations:

  • Preliminary mid-and long-term alternatives for the corridor were shared at the May 2024 Public Workshop.
  • Based on the results of the public survey, the preferred mid-term alternative was Alternative 1c: Buffer with Guardrail and the preferred long-term alternative was Alternative 2b: Shared Use Paths with Grass Buffer and Guardrail.
  • The DelDOT project team continues to evaluate and refine potential mid- and long-term alternatives.
  • As stated above, DelDOT will schedule a follow-up workshop in May or June 2025 (date TBD) to share refined mid- and long-term alternatives with the public.

 

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Project Contact Information

Email: nbethanycorridor@PublicInput.com

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Existing conditions assessment

Fall-Winter 2023

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Alternatives development

Winter-Spring 2024

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Public Workshop #1 - Alternatives Review

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 5pm - 7pm

South Coastal Library

43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

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Online Question and Answer Session

Monday, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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Refine Preferred Alternatives

Late 2024-Early 2025

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Public Workshop #2 - Present Refined Alternatives

Spring 2025

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Report Development

Spring 2025