Instagram account @Transpo.topics lists the stretch of I‑95 between Rte 141 and the Churchmans Road exit as the worst spot in Delaware for bumper-to-bumper gridlock. Whether it’s accidents, construction, or sheer volume, this corridor grinds to a crawl during peak hours, turning simple commutes into endurance tests.
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But it’s not the only traffic headache around:
New Castle County
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I-95 between Rte 141 and Churchmans Road — The Worst for rush hour gridlock.
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I-95 / US 202 Interchange (Wilmington North) — Constant lane merges, accidents, and construction delays.
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Rte 1 / Rte 40 Interchange (Bear/Christiana area) — Heavy shopping traffic meets commuter flow.
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Rte 273 in Christiana (near the mall) — Mall, hospital, and I-95 access create all-day congestion.
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Kirkwood Highway (Rte 2) through Elsmere & Stanton — Stoplight-to-stoplight crawl at peak hours.
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Rte 896 & I-95 Interchange (Newark) — Construction bottlenecks and tricky merges.
Kent County
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Rte 13 through Dover — Major north-south artery with constant local traffic and lights.
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Dupont Highway near Dover Mall & Dover Downs — Event days make it nearly impassable.
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Rte 1 Exit 95 (Bay Road / Dover AFB) — Heavy commuter and base traffic.
Sussex County
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Rte 1 between Lewes & Rehoboth Beach — Summer tourist season = bumper-to-bumper.
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Five Points Intersection (Rte 1, Rte 9 & Rte 23 in Lewes) — Complex, high-volume crossroad.
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Rte 24 through Long Neck & Millsboro — Beachgoer and local congestion.
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Rte 113 in Georgetown — Truck traffic meets local business corridor.
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Rte 26 into Bethany Beach — Peak summer afternoons are a nightmare.
