Town Works To Repair Roadway, Protect Environment In Quiogue

QUIOGUE, NY — Southampton Town's highway department is working to both keep the roadway in Quiogue safe and to protect the environment.

Under the direction of new Highway Superintendent Charles McCardle, highway personnel took the initiative of replacing the failing culvert on South Country Road, just east of the intersection with Old Meeting House Road.

The structure is a critical pass-through for the Old Ice Pond, Quantuck Creek, and other tributaries before they open into Quantuck Bay, town officials said.

“We moved quickly to buttress the failing headwall on the south side,” McCardle said. “The repairs will make the road safer and minimize the impact on the local landscape and the estuary’s natural habitat.”

In addition to South Country being a well-traveled roadway, the surrounding area, which includes the Quogue Wildlife Refuge and its Fairy Dell Boardwalk, is a destination.

“We are also installing a new kayak ramp and stairs,” McCardle added. “People will more easily enjoy Quantuck Creek — especially its scenic views.”