The Devil’s Tea Table, located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, is at the center of a significant environmental and community issue. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has planned a rockfall mitigation project along a three-mile segment of Route 29 in Kingwood Township.
The Devil’s Tea Table, renowned for its unique geological features, holds significant aesthetic and historical value for the local community. The concerns reflect a broader dialogue about balancing infrastructure safety needs with the preservation of natural and historical sites.
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This project includes the area around the Devil’s Tea Table, a historic rock formation. The aim of this $28 million project is to improve roadway safety on Route 29, particularly between mileposts 27.4 and 30.4, where four rockfall areas have been identified.
However, this initiative has raised concerns among local residents and businesses, leading to the formation of the Devil’s Tea Table Alliance (DTTA). Members of the DTTA, from both Hunterdon County, NJ, and Bucks County, PA, are increasingly worried about the potential impacts of the NJDOT’s project. They fear that the historical landmark might lose its charm and value following the proposed mitigation efforts.
As the NJDOT moves forward with its plans, the ongoing discussion and efforts of groups like the DTTA highlight the complexity of such infrastructure projects, especially in areas with rich cultural and natural heritage.