The Streets Division of the Wilmington Public Works Department today announced street closings and restricted parking along Shipley Street in the Downtown District beginning Monday due to a construction project underway in this area. The restrictions are:

• The 800 and 900 block of North Shipley Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic and there will be no metered parking on Monday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• There will be no parking in the 900 and 1000 block of North Shipley Street from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for three weeks beginning on Monday, May 22. “No Parking – Tow Away Zone” signage will be posted on all meters. Vehicular thru traffic will be allowed along these blocks during this period, but no parking will be permitted.

For more information about these traffic restrictions or other Public Works projects, please call the Public Works Call Center at (302) 576-3878. You can also visit Report It Resolve It to submit a non-emergency service request related to streets, water and sanitation.

For more information about this news release, contact:

John Rago
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Communications
Office of Mayor Michael S. Purzycki
Mobile: (302) 420-7928
Email: jrago@WilmingtonDE.gov