US13, US40 to memorial drive pedestrian improvements

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Delaware Department of Transportation $252,991 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on July 15, 2025, to support pedestrian improvements along US Route 13 between US Route 40 and Memorial Drive. The project delivers Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks, improved pedestrian crossings, median lighting, median barriers to discourage mid-block crossing, and reduced lane widths to address multi-modal transportation needs in this heavily traveled corridor. These improvements are coordinated with related paving, lighting, and median treatment initiatives along the same corridor to create a comprehensive safety and accessibility enhancement.

As a Formula Grant award administered through the federally assisted state program, this funding reflects the Delaware Department of Transportation's selection and prioritization of the project within the state's apportioned Highway Planning and Construction resources. The project supports the FHWA's broader objectives of improving transportation safety and enhancing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure across the nation's highway network.

Project description

This project includes improvements to address multi-modal needs in this highly traveled section of US 13 between US40 and I-495. The proposed improvements include ADA compliant sidewalks, improved crossings, median lighting, median barriers to discourage mid-block crossing and reduced lane widths along the road. Related projects are as follows: T201901102 - US13 paving and pedestrian improvements - llangollen blvd to bacon/boulden blvd T201901103 - US13 median lighting - llangollen blvd to I-495 T201901104 - US13 median treatments - US40 to I-495 T202501103 - US13 paving and pedestrian improvements - llangollen blvd to bacon-boulden blvd cmaq T202501104 - US13 paving and pedestrian improvements - llangollen blvd to bacon-boulden blvd non-cmaq