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Army Corps of Engineers Holds Public Meeting to Provide Update on Indian River Inlet Repair Work
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District hosted a public meeting Friday regarding upcoming repairs and construction at the Indian River Inlet. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Updates will be posted on a website shared by the Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District:https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Indian-River-Inlet/
Read MoreNew Water Resources Legislation to Strengthen and Protect Communities
Efforts to make the community more resilient in handling extreme weather situations are among the benefits of legislation Senator Tom Carper and three other lawmakers have crafted. Carper says the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 better positions the Army Corps of Engineers for flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration projects. Joining Carper in this legislation…
Read MoreDredging of Murderkill River in August
DNREC and the Army Corps of Engineers will begin an emergency dredging project in August to restore navigability in the Murderkill River in Kent County. About 52,000 cubic yards of sediment will be removed from the river’s navigation channel – and the dredged sand will then be used to nourish up to 1000 feet of…
Read MoreResurfacing of Roth Bridge Begins Monday
If you travel over the Roth Bridge – work on replacing the concrete deck overlay will begin on Monday. The work, which is being done by the Army Corps of Engineers, will require lane restrictions and changing traffic patterns – as well as single and double lane closures at specified times. The repairs are necessary…
Read MoreWicomico River Dredging Underway from Upper Ferry to City of Salisbury
Dredging has begun on the upper portion of the Wicomico River. The Army Corps of Engineers began the work this week to ensure vessels can continue to safely carry fuel, materials and agricultural supplies to and from Eastern Shore communities. About 100,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the channel – and taken…
Read MoreOC Inlet Dredging on Hold
Dredging work in Ocean City’s inlet stopped almost as soon as it started. The work is on hold for a couple weeks after the Army Corps of Engineers says the vessel used for the project had to return to North Carolina for unexpected maintenance. There is still several more days-worth of work to complete to get…
Read MorePublic Meeting on Ocean City Inlet Projects Set for Next Week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting next week on future projects at the Ocean City Inlet. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, May 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch will discuss two concurrent efforts: a project…
Read MoreDNREC To Close Section of Indian River Inlet Due to Erosion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation have restricted access to a 120-foot section of bulkhead at the Indian River Inlet within the Delaware Seashore State Park. Officials say the sidewalk and adjacent capstones in the inlet have experienced significant erosion, leading to safety concerns for visitors. The section…
Read MoreBeach Replenishment from Bethany To Fenwick Begins Mid-May
Beach replenishment will begin in Bethany Beach the week of May 20th and should be finished within 28 days. The $19.2-million project will included dune and beach repair to South Bethany and Fenwick Island. Work will begin in Bethany Beach and move south. Work is scheduled to be completed in Fenwick by mid to late…
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