Posts Tagged ‘Read Avenue’
Funding Released for Flood Mitigation Project in Dewey Beach
Previously approved federal funding for a flood mitigation project in Dewey Beach has now been released, putting the long-awaited project back on track. Town officials say funding for the Read Avenue flood mitigation project had been withheld in December, prompting leaders to ask residents to contact state representatives for support. According to the Town, community…
Read MoreDewey Beach Call to Action: Federal Funding Withheld from Dewey Beach
Dewey Beach officials are calling on residents to contact state representatives to be sure federal funding that has already been approved for work in the town is released. Town officials say federal funding for a flood mitigation project on Read Avenue was approved through the US Army Corps of Engineers in August of 2024, but…
Read MoreTown of Dewey Beach Working on Flood Mitigation Projects
The Town of Dewey Beach is working on three flood mitigation projects: Read Avenue bayside, Jersey Street 1st and 2nd block, and Van Dyke Avenue bayside. According to the Town’s monthly newsletter, on Read Avenue, the town is working with the Army Corps of Engineers on a proposed pump station project. On Jersey Street, the…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Upcoming Road Closure in Dewey Beach
Read Avenue between Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) and Buena Street in Dewey Beach will be closed starting on Tuesday, February 27th and continuing through Tuesday, March 12th (weather permitting), according to DelDOT. The planned closure is due to the installation of a new water and sewer line. Detours will be posted.聽Motorist are reminded to slow…
Read MoreDewey Beach Replenishment to Begin Next Month
With spring underway and many looking forward to getting back to the beach, visitors will need to avoid certain work areas. Beach replenishment should begin on or about April 20th in Dewey Beach depending on the weather and how quickly work is completed in Rehoboth. Work will take approximately 12 days. According to the Town’s…
Read MoreUpdate: Dewey Balcony Accident Turns Fatal
Tragically, one of the two women who were injured when the balcony floor gave way on Memorial Day in Dewey has died. Sgt. Clifford Dempsey, Dewey Beach police spokesman, has released this statement late this afternoon. On May 31, 2021, at approximately 4:50 PM the Dewey Beach Police Department responded to 4 Read Ave, in…
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