JULY 15, 2022 -- Officials with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) said today that the Cedar Creek Drawbridge (on SR36 east of Milford) will be closed to vehicle traffic for an indefinite period of time due to a mechanical failure.
Workers were able to manually raise the bridge to allow marine traffic on Cedar Creek to freely move under the span. However, with the bridge in the open position, motorists trying to access the area via Cedar Beach Road (SR36) will have to use a detour.
DelDOT engineers have not yet determined the extent of the problem and are currently unable to provide an estimated repair time.
Vehicle Traffic Detours
• SR1 Southbound: Continue along SR 1 SB and make a left onto Slaughter Beach Road then continue Down Slaughter Beach Road and take access to Bay Road north or south.
• SR1 Northbound: SR 1 NB make an early right onto Slaughter Beach Road then access onto Bay Road north or south.
Message boards have been placed at four locations leading into the area to alert motorists of the situation.
The above message was copied from a State Representative on Facebook.
The bridge on Route 36 in Slaughter Beach that crosses Cedar Creek will be closed again: June 14 - 28, 2021.
Here is the press release directly from the Del-Dot website:
TRAFFIC ALERT - Counterweight Work Will Require the Closure of the Bridge over Cedar Creek-Sussex County
Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that their contractor will perform counter-weight work on the bridge over Cedar Creek on Route 36/Cedar Beach Road between Lighthouse Road and Marina Lane.
The road closure will occur at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 14 until 5 p.m. on Monday, June 28, pending weather.
The bridge will be open to marine traffic.
Detour Routes:
Motorists traveling east on Route 36/Cedar Beach Road will be detoured south on Route 1 to Slaughter Beach Road northeast to Bay Avenue.
Motorists traveling west on Route 36/Cedar Beach Road will be detoured south on Bay Avenue to Slaughter Beach Road onto Route 1 and take Cedar Creek Road eastbound.
Detour signage will be posted for motorists. At all times, residents will have access to their homes but may need to take the posted detour route.
June 19, 2021 from 10 am - 2 pm the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting a Vessel Safety Check Station at Slaughter Beach Memorial Fire Co., 359 Bay Ave, Milford, DE
Marina customers may contact Ernie Stevens at 240-472-8659 or locomotiveengineer2@gmail.com to arrange to have their Vessel Safety Check completed at the Marina.
Please click link below to view the flyer for more information.
(Please note the date on the flyer is no longer valid - the new inspection date is June 19, 2021)
May 29, 2021 from 10 am - 2 pm the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting a Vessel Safety Check Station at Slaughter Beach Memorial Fire Co., 359 Bay Ave, Milford, DE
Marina customers may contact Ernie Stevens at 240-472-8659 or locomotiveengineer2@gmail.com to arrange to have their Vessel Safety Check completed at the Marina.
Please click link below to view the flyer for more information.
Below is the information that was emailed to us from the Town of Slaughter Beach regarding the bridge closure May 3 - 17, 2021:
Maintenance Work Will Require the Closure of the Bridge over Cedar Creek-Sussex County
Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that their contractor will be performing repairs on the bridge over Cedar Creek on Route 36/Cedar Beach Road between Lighthouse Road and Wells Road.
The closure will occur at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 3 until 11 p.m. on Monday, May 17, pending weather.
Detour Routes:
Motorists traveling east on Route 36/Cedar Beach Road will be detoured south on Route 1 to Slaughter Beach Road northeast to Bay Avenue.
Motorists traveling west on Route 36/Cedar Beach Road will be detoured south on Bay Avenue to Slaughter Beach Road onto Route 1 and take Cedar Creek Road eastbound.
Detour signage will be posted for motorists. At all times, residents will have access to their homes but may need to take the posted detour route.
Cedar Creek Marina is looking for a FT Experienced Marine Technician for our boat dealership and marina in Slaughter Beach, DE. Duties to include but not limited to: servicing new and used boats, motors and trailers, and giving customers demos. Work in a shop with heat and AC. Minimum 3 years experience required. Must have reliable transportation.
Cedar Creek Marina is looking for motivated individual to help around the yard. Includes a variety of tasks, but not limited to: cleaning equipment, washing and powerwashing boats, bottom painting boats, taking out trash, keeping yard and dock clean, cutting grass, filling boats with gas, assisting customers on the dock, handling bait, and assisting other personnel as needed. This would be a great job for a student or retiree.
