 Three of five lanes in that stretch shut down for over seven hours, creating major traffic delays across much of central Newcastle County. Fifty-four animals testing positive for rabies in Delaware since 2019. That's why the state's Division of Public Health is encouraging people to do their part to avoid an exposure to rabies. Officials say a rabid animal often appears confused and sometimes can be aggressive. Anyone that gets bit should seek immediate medical attention. Peter McArthur, WDEL, Delaware's News Radio.