Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System
Sector: Bridge • Location: Lewes, Delaware, United States
Source: Cape Gazette
A sand bypass system that pumps sand from the south side of the Indian River Inlet to the north side to counteract beach erosion and protect Coastal Highway and the Charles W. Cullen Bridge from rising sea levels. The system includes pumps, pipes, and a crane, and moves 500 to 750 cubic yards of sand per hour. It was recently restarted with more efficient electric motors after being inactive since
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Bridge, Road
- Location
- Lewes, Delaware, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Cape Gazette
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A sand bypass system that pumps sand from the south side of the Indian River Inlet to the north side to counteract beach erosion and protect Coastal Highway and the Charles W. Cullen Bridge from rising sea levels. The system includes pumps, pipes, and a crane, and moves 500 to 750 cubic yards of sand per hour. It was recently restarted with more efficient electric motors after being inactive since COVID. |
Original sector | Coastal Protection |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Delaware |
City | Lewes |
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Source | Cape Gazette |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Road |
Article published date | 2026-04-08 |
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