Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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This VHS contains a program on the development and progress of State Route 1. It describes the history of the project and the periods of planning and construction. The protection of wetlands and archaeological sites is described, and the video details plans for future construction along the route. Finally, the video provides financial and other statistics about the project. Nathan Hayward, who was the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation from 2001 to 2006, provides an introduction and conclusion.

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Resource Identifier: 1540-002-076_013mp

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