Foddering Farm Road causeway flood resilience
Summary
The causeway is the only way on and off Harbour Island for about 350 homes, and it floods during coastal storms. The FEMA-funded study recommends raising the road to 7 or 8 feet — both options cost about the same and protect against frequent storms plus sea level rise, with construction possibly starting around 2030.
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The study phase was federally funded; construction would need new FEMA, state, or federal grants, with the two build options roughly $100,000 apart.
Harbour Island residents and emergency responders who need reliable access to the island.
None identified, though the delay to roughly 2030 leaves flooding risk in place for years.
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