DOT reschedules work on Rt. 16 bridge in Dover

DOVER — The state Department of Transportation will be making required repairs to the Spaulding Turnpike bridge over Route 108 in Dover, beginning June 1. The work was initially scheduled for May 26-28.

Work will be done from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is expected to be finished, weather permitting, June 3.

During the day the turnpike southbound will be reduced to one lane at the Exit 7 interchange and the on ramp will be closed. Route 108 traffic seeking to enter the turnpike southbound ramp will be directed via signs and messages boards to use the turnpike northbound on ramp and reverse direction at Exit 8. Steel plates will be left in the travel way during off work hours.

Motorists should reduce speeds and follow signs, message boards and traffic cones through the work zone.