OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP/WBOC) - Heavy rains have caused flooding that forced police to close the main highway in Maryland's biggest beach town.
The Ocean City Police Department closed the town's Coastal Highway north of 94th Street due to flooding.
The National Weather Service said four to six inches fell in the region Saturday afternoon
The Delaware Department of Transportation also closed State Route 54 where it approaches the beach at Coastal Highway on the Delaware-Maryland state line.
The flooding and closures prompted significant traffic jams on a weekend popular for high school seniors celebrating graduation.
Many roads in Sussex County, Del., also closed due to flooding, including Kruger Road between Breasure Road and Route 113 in Georgetown. In Frankford, Armory Road closed between Route 26 and Townsend Road, and in Dagsboro, Swamp Road closed between Rail Road and Dupont Boulevard.
For an update on road closures in Delaware, visit DelDot.
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(Photo: Charleys Philly Steaks)
(Photo: Charleys Philly Steaks)
Delaware health inspectors temporarily closed Charleys Philly Steaks in the Dover Mall after finding adult and juvenile roaches throughout the restaurant.More
Delaware health inspectors temporarily closed Charleys Philly Steaks in the Dover Mall after finding adult and juvenile roaches throughout the restaurant. More
Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary is one of the oldest schools in Sussex County. The school has an extensive history and was built in 1921.
Now, the school is transitioning into the new headquarters of the Laurel Police Department. The school closed its doors this past year, but was open Sunday night for alumni.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary is one of the oldest schools in Sussex County. The school has an extensive history and was built in 1921.
Now, the school is transitioning into the new headquarters of the Laurel Police Department. The school closed its doors this past year, but was open Sunday night for alumni.
Salisbury University purchased the Court Plaza and Temple Hill Motel lots back in 2016, but now the university foundation released the first look at a new housing complex on that property.
Salisbury University Foundation Executive Director Jason Curtin says the 8.5 acres will soon be home to three new, five-story housing buildings, serving 750-800 students.
Salisbury University purchased the Court Plaza and Temple Hill Motel lots back in 2016, but now the university foundation released the first look at a new housing complex on that property.
Salisbury University Foundation Executive Director Jason Curtin says the 8.5 acres will soon be home to three new, five-story housing buildings, serving 750-800 students.
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Tuesday, February 19 2019 11:50 AM EST2019-02-19 16:50:14 GMT
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(Photo: MGN Online)
The state Supreme Court has upheld a judge's ruling that a local government board in southern Delaware erred in granting an exception to zoning laws to allow the establishment of a homeless shelter.More
The state Supreme Court has upheld a judge's ruling that a local government board in southern Delaware erred in granting an exception to zoning laws to allow the establishment of a homeless shelter. More
Tuesday, February 19 2019 10:48 AM EST2019-02-19 15:48:30 GMT
Tuesday, February 19 2019 11:09 AM EST2019-02-19 16:09:09 GMT
(Photo: Charleys Philly Steaks)
(Photo: Charleys Philly Steaks)
Delaware health inspectors temporarily closed Charleys Philly Steaks in the Dover Mall after finding adult and juvenile roaches throughout the restaurant.More
Delaware health inspectors temporarily closed Charleys Philly Steaks in the Dover Mall after finding adult and juvenile roaches throughout the restaurant. More
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Delaware, Maryland and Virginia join 13 other states in filing a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.More
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia join 13 other states in filing a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.More
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Potential property to be re-zoned for commercial use alongside Holland Glade Rd. in Rehoboth Beach
Potential property to be re-zoned for commercial use alongside Holland Glade Rd. in Rehoboth Beach
Another construction project has some Rehoboth Beach residents concerned. Construction behind the Tanger Outlets Seaside Center could begin if the recommended rezoning is approved by County Council.More
Another construction project has some Rehoboth Beach, Del. residents concerned. Construction behind the Tanger Outlets Seaside Center could begin if the recommended rezoning is approved by County Council.More
