Delaware Record
Milford
High PriorityRoadsopen

Northeast Front Street Flooding

Summary

Councilman Marabello pressed staff on repeated flooding of Northeast Front Street (Route 14) near the police station, which has flooded twice this summer and poses dangers for fire and police emergency response. Staff explained the area drains to a Kent County pump station and pipes discharge underwater into the river, and a consultant study is underway.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

A consultant drainage study is underway; costs of any fix aren't yet known.

✅Who benefits

Residents, drivers, and emergency responders who use the flooded corridor.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents and emergency responders face access and safety risks when the road floods.

Mentions & discussions (1)

We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.

The weekly brief for Milford

What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.

Also follow nearby cities

Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.