Living on the coast has its perks, but living close to the water makes one thing inevitable: flooding. Dewey Beach is no stranger to this issue, particularly on Read Avenue. To combat the persistent flooding, the town installed pipes a few months ago to direct water out to the bay.
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DelDOT says this temporary closure is necessary for the installation of a new water and sewer line.
Living on the coast has its perks, but living close to the water makes one thing inevitable...and that is flooding. Dewey Beach is looking to tackle flooding issues, specifically on Read Avenue and Jersey Street.
The town says it has tested different drainage systems in the past, but nothing worked.