I-95 closed in Delaware after dump truck strikes Route 141 bridge on Thanksgiving week

Ready to travel for the holidays? You might find yourself in even more traffic than expected in Delaware.
Multiple major roadways were closed early Wednesday morning after a dump truck driving with its bed up on Interstate 95 southbound struck the Route 141 northbound bridge, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation.
As of 8 a.m., I-95 southbound was closed at Route 141. I-295 at Route 141 was also closed due to the crash, DelDOT said.
Interstate 95 was closed after a dump truck crashed into a bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.
Interstate 95 was closed after a dump truck crashed into a bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.
Interstate 95 was closed after a dump truck crashed into a bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.
How long will I-95 remain closed?
DelDOT announced that this was an indefinite closure and that there were already major traffic issues as a result.
As of 8:30 a.m., Route 141 reopened across I-95.
Thanksgiving travel: Like national AAA Thanksgiving predictions, Delaware likely to see record travelers
AAA predicts record Thanksgiving travel
The crash comes as more Delawareans than ever are planning to travel for Thanksgiving this week, according to recently released AAA predictions.
The Delaware estimates follow AAA’s national predictions, which indicate this year will see record-breaking travelers − nearly 80 million, to be more precise.
While AAA estimates that only 217,000 First State residents will travel for Thanksgiving, that’s still almost a quarter of the state’s population.
Of that, more than 91% of travelers, or more than 198,000 Delawareans, will be driving. That’s 1.8% more drivers than last year.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Crash close I-95 in Delaware. How it will impact Thanksgiving traffic