Update: Delaware upgrades to Level 3 Driving Restrictions in Kent and Sussex Counties

Level 3 driving ban issued for Kent, Sussex

No person may drive on Delaware roadways except those designated as first responders, first informers and essential personnel, including public utility workers and operators of snow removal equipment employed or contracted by a public or private entity.

Driving restrictions now in effect

A Level 2 Driving Restriction is in effect for New Castle County, but a Level 3 Driving Ban has been declared for Kent and Sussex Counties.

Update: Delaware upgrades to Level 3 Driving Restrictions in Kent and Sussex Counties

The State of Delaware has upgraded a Level 2 Driving Warning to Level 3 Driving Restrictions in Kent and Sussex Counties as blizzard conditions continue across the First State.

UPDATE: Level 3 Driving Ban in Effect for Kent, Sussex Co.; New Castle Downgraded

UPDATE: The Delaware Emergency Management Agency has downgraded the driving restrictions in New Castle County to Level 1, while Kent and Sussex counties continue to remain at Level 3. Under a Level 1 driving warning, residents should avoid traveling on roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. All motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution. Additionally, officials say the National Guard Assets ha…

Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent and Sussex Counties, Level 2 Driving Restrictions for New Castle County Starting at 10 pm

(SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent and Sussex counties and Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County beginning at 10 p.m. This state-mandated Driving Ban will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by…

LEVEL 2 DRIVING WARNING IN EFFECT FOR KENT & SUSSEX COUNTIES

UPDATED - 02/22/26 - 8:50pm -  LEVEL 2 DRIVING RESTRICTIONS ISSUED FOR KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTIES EFFECTIVE AT 9 PM Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 2 Driving Restriction for Kent and Sussex Counties effective at 9:00 p.m. until further notice.  These state-mandated Driving Restrictions will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe weather and perilous …