This would allow a new expressway to draw funds from both sources, significantly reducing toll rates and bond amortization time. The FHWA stipulates that the road must become toll-free when the bonds are paid off, which could occur in less than 15 years for the Relief Route. My personal opinion is that the road is similar to the original turnpike extension, but marketed in a much better fashion. DelDOT throughout the process has held regular, in-depth community involvement workshops to develop the various portions of the expressway. They are carefully addressing environmental concerns in the various watercourse areas, and they are carefully addressing historical site concerns.
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From the beginning, DelDOT has published periodic newsletters. It is published about 4 times per year. I have all the publications from the beginning of the project, and most of my information comes from them. The road is designated as Delaware Route 1. The Relief Route is built to full Interstate standards.