Planners probe sidewalks, bus access and DelDOT requirements for Carter's Creek

Jun 4, 2026

Commissioners asked whether school buses can use the subdivision before final paving and pressed the applicant on sidewalk placement and child safety; the engineer said DelDOT strengthened the paving section so a first layer can handle traffic and confirmed the team requested a partial sidewalk waiver.

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Commissioner Mills commended the proposed on‑site bus stop but asked a technical question about buses entering the subdivision before the final pavement is laid. "Now there are definitely going to be houses built in here, and it's going to be a long time before it's actually finished, before that 2nd layer is finished on the street, how those kids get on the bus if they don't let the bus go in there," Mills said.

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