Crash cleared on southbound Route 1 near Dover

Southbound Route 1 traffic backs up approaching wreck on St. Jones River bridge. (Photo: DelDOT traffic cam)
Southbound Route 1 traffic backs up approaching wreck on St. Jones River bridge. (Photo: DelDOT traffic cam)

DOVER, DELAWARE (6/12/2015) A crash causedĀ a major jam for beach-bound motorists south of Dover late this afternoon but all lanes are now open.

The accident blockedĀ the left lane on the bridge over the St. Jones River.

At 5:45 p.m., backups were beginning near Dover Air Force Base.

Delaware State Police investigated the crash.

The scene was cleared by DelDOT crews at 6:14 p.m.