Carter Road

The US state of Delaware has announced the completion of the Carter-Sunnyside Road to Wheatleys Pond Road Project, which involved major rehabilitation work.

The revamp work on Carter Road, which was once a narrow roadway with no shoulders and minimal pedestrian facilities, started in August 2012.

A-Del Construction Company improvement works included widening of Carter Road to two eleven-foot travel lanes; two five-foot shoulders; installation of curbs; and drainage system for storm water.

Other improvements include sidewalk for pedestrians; relocation of utility poles; street lighting; as well as a new signal at the Sunnyside Road intersection.

"This project helps implement, supports, and advances the town’s comprehensive plan."

Transportation secretary Shailen Bhatt said: "The many improvements will greatly accommodate both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

"More specifically, this will benefit the people of Smyrna economically, and by enhancing their safety and improving their quality of living."

The $4m project has been funded by Federal (80%) and State (20%) governments.

Delaware Governor Jack Markell said: "All of the contractors involved with this project are either Delaware based or have a local office within Delaware.

"In addition, this project helps implement, supports, and advances the town’s comprehensive plan where they plan to expand both housing and employment by making it safe for pedestrians and bicyclists, while increasing capacity for the additional cars that come with more houses and jobs."

Image: Delaware Governor Jack Markell speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the Carter Road Project. Photo: courtesy of the State of Delaware.