Governor Phil Murphy
Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver
Public Information Center
Date, May 14, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Route 40 Atlantic County Drainage
Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT),
committed to developing transportation improvements that
best balance transportation needs, the environment,
community concerns and costs, will hold a Public Information
Center (PIC) to provide local residents and businesses with
information on the Route 40 Atlantic County Drainage
Project. You are encouraged to actively participate by
providing comments at the meeting, by mail, or by e-mail.
THE MEETING
The Public Information Center will be held at:
West Atlantic City Fire Company
7004 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
May 14, 2019
From 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Please come at a time that is convenient for you. You will have
an opportunity to review exhibits of the draft study findings,
ask questions and discuss any concerns with NJDOT
representatives and the Designer, WSP. Property owners with
rental units are advised that tenants are also invited and
encouraged to participate.
BACKGROUND
The project is located in two distinct parts: from MP 60.480
(Naples Avenue) to MP 61.436 (Bayport Avenue) in Egg Harbor
Township, and from MP 63.425 to MP 63.480 (Ramp from
Route 40 eastbound to West End Avenue) in Atlantic City.
Route 40 is an evacuation route that experiences flooding
conditions, primarily due to tidal surges from the Lakes Bay
and Beach Thorofare.
New Jersey Department of Transportation
Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti
www.njdot.nj.gov
THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Egg Harbor Township:
The project involves raising the roadway (including sidewalks
and driveways) as much as 2.5 feet, upgrading an existing
drainage outfall at Venice Avenue, and extending an existing
sea wall at Brenta Avenue approximately 800 feet eastwardly
to help mitigate flooding from tidal surges. Additionally, scour
countermeasures will be installed at the existing outfall
located in Lakes Bay across from the development near Dunlin
Lane. As part of the improvements, existing underground and
aerial utilities will need to be relocated.
Atlantic City:
The project involves installing sheeting along the ramp from
Route 40 EB to West End Avenue to the vicinity of N.
Harrisburg Ave. and upgrading an existing drainage outfall, in
order to mitigate flooding that occurs at the ramp from tidal
surges. As part of the improvements, existing aerial utilities
will need to be temporarily relocated.
ENVIRONMENTAL
While the Route 40 corridor is mainly developed, some minor
environmental impacts will result from project activities.
NJDOT will secure the appropriate approvals for impacts to
wetlands, riparian zones, and coastal areas. Mitigation for
environmental impacts will be provided as necessary.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Complete Preliminary Engineering: June 2019
Complete Final Design: June 2021
Start Construction: Fall 2021
Complete Construction: Spring 2025
For further information, please contact:
Megan Fackler, Regional Manager
New Jersey Department of Transportation
Community & Constituent Relations
PO Box 600, Trenton, NJ 08625-0600
Phone: 609-963-1982
E-mail: Megan.Fackler@dot.state.nj.us