Dewey Beach Replenishment Update
UPDATE as of 6/1: Current dune crossing closures include Read Ave. Work is on hold until at least 4:00pm today due to weather concerns. Estimated project completion date is June 7th, weather permitting.
UPDATE as of 5/30: All dune crossings are open. Unfavorable ocean conditions are preventing any beach fill or dredging. Crews will resume work as soon as possible. Work stopped temporarily for Memorial Day weekend and was originally set to resume this past Monday evening starting at Read Avenue and working north to the vicinity of Saulsbury Street and Swedes Street. Town staff will continue to update the public as needed.
UPDATE: The official start date for beach replenishment in Dewey Beach has been moved forward to May 22nd. No work will be completed over Memorial Day weekend.
UPDATE: The start date for beach replenishment has been delayed to May18th and will continue for approximately 20 days with a goal completion date of June 9th. No work will be completed over Memorial Day weekend. The Town of Dewey Beach will continue to provide updates regarding the beach replenishment project as information becomes available.
Earlier Post:
The Dewey Beach Replenishment start date has been delayed until May 12th, according to the Official Newsletter of the Town of Dewey Beach. In this month’s newsletter–in Town Manager Bill Zolper’s Update–it’s stated that they hope to have replenishment done before Memorial Day Weekend.
