Trees cleared for water main project along Cave Neck Road

Trees near the intersection of Cave Neck Road and Hudson Road were recently cleared for a water main project. 

Delaware Department of Transportation spokesman Charle “CR” McLeod said the work is part of Artesian Water’s regional water main improvement project, and not related to a future project to add a roundabout at the intersection.

The recent project resulted in the loss of large pines surrounding a property on two sides. Some trees on the north side of Cave Neck Road were also cleared for the project. 

As for the future roundabout project, McLeod said utility relocation work is expected to begin in the first half of next year, and that will require more tree removal. That project will bring Cave Neck Road, Hudson Road and Sweetbriar Road together; there will be five roadways converging at the roundabout.