MILTON, Del. - According to DelDOT, their Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Fund approved a $1.8 million grant to Royal Farms.
The money is for traffic improvements near the intersection of Route 16 and Union Street Extended in Milton. The proposal is for a 2 acre parcel at the corner of those roads.
DelDOT says the improvements include new turn lanes, a new signal, a crosswalk and stormwater management.
The money is for traffic improvements near the intersection of Route 16 and Union Street Extended in Milton.
The decision was made through an unanimous vote at a Sept. 17 DelDOT meeting.
Royal Farms received its initial approval for the project in May 2023, allowing for the construction of a 4,710-square-foot one-story convenience store with fuel pumps and site improvements.
Lifetime Local, Linda Pride, says the area is getting too crowded.
"I'm worried about the traffic," said Pride. "And, I think we're close to the other Royal Farms, and we already have a gas station here."
Local Holly Burke also isn't happy with the plans for a new Royal Farms.
"We don't need another gas station," said Burke.
Savannah and Kallie Hope say the store may be helpful.
"I think it's convenient because obviously it's needed, like people need gas, especially with tourists, the gas pumps are always going to be full."