Congress funds work to rebuild Deer Isle Causeway over rising seas

Congress funds work to rebuild Deer Isle Causeway over rising seas

Work to rebuild the only road connecting Deer Isle and Stonington to the mainland, so it is more resilient to climate change, is set to start in late spring 2027 after years of anticipation. The project has become more urgent in recent years as high tides more frequently flood the Deer Isle Causeway during storms, leaving behind rocks and seaweed that can block the road. During one of 2024’s historic January storms, it was inaccessible for hours…