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June 30, 2026

USPS to Rebuild Ocean View Post Office

OCEAN VIEW, DE — The U.S Postal Service has announced plans to rebuild the Ocean View Post Office, located at 35764 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View, DE, 19970. Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2027, with estimated project completion being Fall 2027.

Previously, the Postal Service announced repairs at the Ocean View Post Office were scheduled to begin June 1, 2026. After further evaluations, a rebuild has been deemed necessary.

Ocean View customers can use the Bethany Beach Post Office, located 2.7 miles away at 14 N Pennsylvania Ave, Bethany Beach, DE, 19930. The Postal Service has ordered and secured additional P.O. Boxes at this location for the convenience of our customers.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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