Ocean City Traffic Shift Coming To Roosevelt Boulevard

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Traffic is set to shift on Roosevelt Boulevard in Ocean City, New Jersey as reconstruction work continues on County Route 623 between the easterly bridge approach and Bay Avenue. The second stage of elevating the roadway is nearing completion, and the reconstructed section is expected to have base and intermediate asphalt courses in place by Wednesday, April 15. The next visible change is scheduled to begin Thursday night, when removal starts on the existing concrete barrier curb that separates opposing traffic.

Why it matters

The traffic shift is part of an ongoing reconstruction project on a major road in Ocean City, which will impact drivers traveling through the area for several more weeks as the work continues.

The details

As the barrier curb is removed, traffic will move to the center portion of the roadway. After the curb is fully removed, crews plan to install new centerline traffic stripes at the physical center of the road. Eastbound and westbound traffic will continue as a single lane, and an asphalt shoulder area will also be available for emergencies, though access to that area will be limited. This traffic setup is expected to stay in place for about four weeks, during which time the contractor is scheduled to begin preparing the site for final surface course paving.

• On Thursday night, removal will start on the existing concrete barrier curb.
• By Friday morning, the updated traffic pattern is expected to be in place.
• The traffic setup is expected to stay in place for about four weeks.

What’s next

The notice urges motorists to proceed slowly through the work area and to use caution, as the project is not ending with this shift and construction activities are scheduled to continue during normal daytime working hours.