Newark, DE – Motorists in New Castle County should expect significant traffic delays and temporary road closures on Monday, January 5, as Delaware honors fallen State Police Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).
DelDOT officials said the funeral service for Cpl/1 Snook will take place at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center in Newark. Temporary road closures are planned during the funeral procession and for attendees traveling to and from the ceremony.
According to DelDOT, I-95 southbound between the Route 1 and Route 896 interchanges will experience intermittent closures between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Drivers are urged to avoid the Bob Carpenter Center area during those hours if possible.
Traffic control will be managed by DelDOT and law enforcement along intersections throughout the region, with temporary detours and rolling closures expected as funeral-related activities take place.
The Delaware Department of Transportation thanked residents in advance for their patience, noting that these temporary disruptions are part of the state’s effort to honor the fallen trooper.
Drivers can visit DelDOT.gov or use the DelDOT mobile app for real-time traffic updates and detour information throughout Monday.
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