WEST ATLANTIC CITY – The New Jersey Department of Transportation will hold a public information session 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 on drainage improvement projects planned for two locations on Route 40/Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic City. The informational meeting will be held at the West Atlantic City Fire Company, 7004 Black Horse Pike.
A 1-mile section of roadway in the West Atlantic City section of Egg Harbor Township floods during high tides and traffic must often be re-routed to the Atlantic City Expressway toll road. Tidal flooding at the intersection of Route 40 and West End Avenue in Atlantic City has become a common occurrence to the inconvenience of local businesses, travelers and residents.
Those interested in viewing the plans can arrive at their convenience to review exhibits and speak to DOT representatives about the project.
The work is being undertaken to correct tidal flooding issues along the Black Horse Pike, which is a main evacuation route for Atlantic City and Downbeach communities.
The Egg Harbor Township portion of the project includes raising the roadway as much as 2.5 feet, including sidewalks and driveways, along a 1-mile area from Naples Avenue to Bayport Avenue. The project includes installation of a drainage outfall at Venice Avenue and extending a seawall at Brenta Avenue. Underground utilities will be relocated.
The Atlantic City portion of the project will correct constant tidal flooding at Route 40 and West End Avenue and from the pike to N. Harrisburg Avenue. An existing drainage outfall will be upgraded to mitigate tidal flooding at the ramp. Utilities will be temporary relocated.
Engineering for the projects is expected to be completed by June, with the final design completed in one year. Construction is anticipated to start in the fall of 2021 and be completed by spring 2025.
For more information, contact Megan Fackler at 609-963-1982
or email Megan.Fackler@dot.state.nj.us.
