Major changes proposed for Kirkwood Highway. Public invited to learn more at workshop

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Major changes proposed for Kirkwood Highway. Public invited to learn more at workshop

Kirkwood Highway, a four-to-six lane road stretching between Wilmington and Newark, often feels like a challenge to navigate. Whether driving or walking, the high-speed traffic and dangerous crossings create a risky situation for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. But change is on the horizon.

For over a year, transportation officials worked with stakeholders to develop a plan to reimagine the busy thoroughfare into one that combines land use and transportation, promoting future residential and economic development along the 8.3-mile corridor.

The Wilmington Area Planning Council will present final recommendations for the Kirkwood Highway Corridor Land Use and Transportation Plan during a public workshop on Monday, Feb. 24. The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cranston Heights Fire Company Memorial Hall, 3306 Kirkwood Highway, Prices Corner.

A 47-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck on Kirkwood Highway near Farrand Drive in Milltown on March 24, 2023.

Officials will run a formal presentation at 4:30 p.m., which will be repeated at 5:30 p.m. Community members can attend at any time during the two-hour session to learn about proposed changes and provide feedback on the recommendations.

ORIGINAL STORY: Public input sought for redesign of Kirkwood Highway

Public feedback highlights concerns about speed and safety

Intersecting with major state routes, Kirkwood Highway is lined with commercial establishments and surrounded by residential areas. A major public concern has been the high speeds and safe access for users of public transportation, pedestrians and cyclists.

After gathering feedback from local business leaders, community activists, environmental groups and attendees of public forums, updates presented during a Feb. 6 workshop focused on creating a safer, more community-oriented corridor while also improving traffic flow.

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Delaware State Police patrol as car enthusiasts watch participants in the Kirkwood Highway Cruise rumble along Midway Plaza or mingle among parked cars in the shopping center, Saturday evening, August 10, 2024. The informal annual motor event draws hundreds of onlookers and participants who show off their cars or cruise a long stretch of Kirkwood Highway. An increase in police presence and law enforcement has reduced the drag racing and stunt driving that had marked previous events.

The latest recommendations highlight several key priorities:

Community development area for Prices Corner

Intersection improvements such as at Route 2/Route 7 and Route 2/Green Valley, as well as the intersection at Possum Park Road/Paper Mill Road

Pedestrian and bicycle enhancements

To register for the Monday workshop or to view prior workshop presentations, visit the website

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You can contact Anitra Johnson at *****@*****.tld.

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