April 9, 2026
USPS Provides Update on Ocean View Post Office
Ocean View, DE — The United States Postal Service has announced repairs to the Ocean View Post Office, 35764 Atlantic Ave. are scheduled to begin June 1, 2026. Additionally, to improve service, a Jumbo Letter Collection Box has been ordered to replace the current unit, by May 30, 2026.
Since the temporary closure, customers have been using the Bethany Beach Post Office, 14 N Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach. The Postal Service has ordered and secured additional P.O. Boxes for customers, and its maintenance department is looking to complete the installation also by May 30, 2026.
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