Urban Park Over I-95 in Wilmington
May 20, 2021
A national park on top of I-95 would reconnect neighborhoods that were divided by the highway more than half a century ago.
The primary purpose of the DelDOT project is to reconstruct the failing pavement and remedy drainage issues. A concept is being studied that would reconfigure the road to create space for a continuous sidewalk, bicycle lanes, a center left turn lane, and one lane of travel in sections for each direction.
On July 12th, 2022, the first public workshop was held to gauge feedback on a proposed roadway reconfiguration concept. Workshop materials, including display boards are available on DelDOT’s website for those who could not attend.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD HAS BEEN CLOSED.
DELDOT statement following workshop and review of comments:
“Thank you for your input and participation in the DelDOT Foulk Road Project. We had 241 people attend the in-person public workshop and received a total of 166 comments prior to, during, and after the workshop. As noted at the workshop, while our design team presented a concept plan, our goal was to solicit public input on this plan. No final decisions have been made at this time. Based on your input and coordination with your area legislators, we will look to develop options to address the various concerns expressed. We plan to reengage the community in early 2023.”
Delaware Greenways will provide any further updates on the Foulk Road Reconstruction and Reconfiguration, as they becomes available, on our website and social media pages. You can also sign-up for email updates HERE.
The 5 miles of Foulk Road from Weldin Road to the Pennsylvania state line, are the focus of the project.
"Providing continuous sidewalks and shared use pathways along this roadway in North Wilmington, will allow more people to travel by bicycle or on foot."
A national park on top of I-95 would reconnect neighborhoods that were divided by the highway more than half a century ago.
About Delaware Greenways:
We envision a State where trails, pathways and scenic corridors connect everyone to where they want to go, empowering them to live healthier lives as they discover and enjoy the outdoors.
