This expensive soap opera has gone on long enough. DelDOT proposes to widen Kennett Pike between Buck Road and the Stonegates retirement community to three lanes in each direction, and to provide turning lanes. Pedestrians will get brick sidewalks and all overhead wires will be buried. Old trees along that section of road will be preserved. It is now a nightmare.
Accidents are common and, because there are no turning lanes, traffic often slows to a halt.
DelDOT did this project by the book. It held more than 30 meetings with community groups and area legislators. It held two public hearings. It negotiated changes with the Kennett Pike Association, which represents those directly involved with the project. DelDOT could not have been more cooperative.