Delaware Route 82 (DE 82) is a state highway in the northwest suburbs of Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware. The route runs 5.51 miles (8.87 km) from DE 52 near Greenville to the Pennsylvania border near Yorklyn. There it continues as Pennsylvania Route 82 (PA 82). The route passes through areas of trees and fields in the north part of New Castle County. A lot of the route passes next to the Red Clay Creek. All of the route is a part of the Red Clay Valley Scenic Byway, made in 2005. DE 82 was first given its number by 1952. It was signed onto the same road it is on today. In 2010, DelDOT had planned to remove the route number. But it did not happen because people did not want the route number to be removed.
Delaware Route 82
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Delaware Route 82?
A: Delaware Route 82 (DE 82) is a state highway in the northwest suburbs of Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware.
Q: How long is Delaware Route 82?
A: Delaware Route 82 runs 5.51 miles (8.87 km) from DE 52 near Greenville to the Pennsylvania border near Yorklyn.
Q: What does Delaware Route 82 pass through?
A: Delaware Route 82 passes through areas of trees and fields in the north part of New Castle County.
Q: What is Red Clay Creek?
A: Red Clay Creek is a creek through which a lot of the route of Delaware Route 82 passes next to.
Q: Is Delaware Route 82 a part of any scenic byway?
A: Yes, all of the route of Delaware Route 82 is a part of the Red Clay Valley Scenic Byway, made in 2005.
Q: When was Delaware Route 82 given its number?
A: Delaware Route 82 was first given its number by 1952.
Q: Why was DelDOT planning to remove the route number of Delaware Route 82 in 2010?
A: DelDOT was planning to remove the route number of Delaware Route 82 in 2010, but it did not happen because people did not want the route number to be removed.