Crash jams northbound Route 1 at U.S. 40

Crash scene on Route 1 over U.S. 40 (Photo: DelDOT)

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/12/2017) A crash is jamming northbound Route 1 in the Bear-New Castle area.

DelDOT reported the crash about 7 a.m. was blocking the left lane at the U.S. 40 overpass.

Northbound Route 1 traffic was crawling at 7:25 a.m. beginning just north of Route 72.

Delaware State Police troopers are investigating the crash.