Big Oak Road Construction Closure, Detour
Big Oak Road Closure
Use Detour October 26 to January 9, 2027
The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced a significant road closure in the Smyrna area, affecting Big Oak Road between Route 13 and Big Woods Road, shown in red to the left. This closure will affect access to the DASEF campus from October 26, 2026, through January 9, 2027, subject to weather conditions.
Visitors to the DASEF Campus will need to detour via US Route 13, turning onto Smyrna Leipsic Road, and then heading west on Big Oak Road to the DASEF Campus at 585 Big Oak Road. We recommend allowing extra travel time and adhering to all posted detour signs during this period. Exact instructions from both the North and South are shown below.
Your patience during this time is greatly appreciated. Still have questions? Please Contact Us!
Detour Directions
Detour from Points North of Smyrna:
- South on DE-1 to Exit 114 toward US-13 North
- Right on US-13 North
- Right on Smyrna Leipsic Road
- Right on Big Oak Road
- Right on Henhar Drive, straight into the DDC Parking Lot

Detour from Points South of Smyrna:
- North on DE-1 to Exit 114 toward US-13 North
- Right on US-13 North
- Right on Smyrna Leipsic Road
- Right on Big Oak Road
- Right on Henhar Drive, straight into the DDC Parking Lot



