The Sussex County Council Capital Transportation Improvement Program request was presented to county council members to review at their Tuesday, Sept. 10 meeting.

The road plan has many facets including the north-south limited access highway under consideration that would incorporate large portions of Route 113, seven east-west road improvements along with improvements to the resort areas of the county and the construction of a new bridge at the Indian River Inlet, according to Robert "Bob" Stickels, county administrator.

Stickels said he estimates the plan will cost about $500,000, but official cost estimates were not included in the request at this time. Stickels said he would present the plan to officials and representatives of the Delaware Department of Transportation on Sept. 12. The public meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held in Georgetown.

The plan also includes several stationary electronic signs that various agencies can use to post messages with evacuation information, fire marshal notices and other items to inform the public when necessary, Stickles said.

"[This] is one of the most complete and well-thought-out plans we've ever presented," said council member Dale Dukes. "We also need to take care of the secondary roads."

Stickels and other council members agreed there were still several other road projects that need the state's attention.

Reach Roxann Moore at (302) 537-1881, ext. 108, or by e-mail at mailto:rmoore@smgpo.gannett.com

Originally published Wednesday, September 11, 2002