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The challenge of parking in downtown Lewes isn’t limited to the metered areas. For several months, the downtown business district parking committee has been brainstorming ways to encourage use of free parking areas just a bit farther from the business district. Ideas include reconfiguring and beautifying the stoned parking lot at the corner of Schley Avenue and Franklin Avenue. The lot is along the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail about a quarter-mile from Second Street. From the lot, it’s a straight walk to Kings Highway and Zwaanendael Park. From there, Second Street is a block away. There have been several issues raised about why the parking lot is underutilized. Besides the desire to park in front of the shop or restaurant a visitor wants to patronize, committee members have determined the lot’s appearance is problematic. For years, the lot has been used as a staging area for various construction projects, and it’s often filled with heavy equipment. ....
Lewes Delaware 19958United States The area around Old Orchard Road, and the intersection of Savannah Road and Wescoats Road are due for a major makeover. A Delaware Department of Transportation project includes the realignment of Old Orchard Road with Wescoats Road and the creation of a four-legged, signalized intersection with Savannah Road, with improvements to Old Orchard Road from the intersection to the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail crossing. It also includes the addition of a roundabout at the Marsh Road-Wescoats Road intersection and realignment of the Clay Road-Marsh Road intersection. The $15 million project – including $1.5 million for rights-of-way purchases – also will provide new sidewalks, bike paths and crosswalks. The speed limit on the new Old Orchard Road will be 35 mph. ....
Revised plan significantly cuts cost Lewes officials are continuing to discuss public use of the M&T Bank parking lot at the corner of Market and Third streets. NICK ROTH PHOTO Nick Roth December 11, 2020 Finding parking in downtown Lewes may be a little bit easier next summer if city officials can work out a deal with M&T Bank for public use of its parking lot at the corner of Third and Market streets. After more than a year of discussions, Mayor Ted Becker said the city and the bank appear to be nearing an agreement for a two-year trial. ....