Prayers Answered! Major Work Continues on Atlantic Ave. in Atlantic City

The decade-long prayers of those living in and around Atlantic City are being answered: the city has officially begun the final phase of the Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project.

That means that, arguably, one of the worst roads to drive on in Atlantic County is being milled and paved, the traffic lights are (finally) being synchronized, and new lighting is being installed.

According to the city, crews have recently been focused on a stretch of Atlantic Avenue from Tennessee to Albany Avenues, and that notorious stretch of road will (finally!) be paved later this spring.

Motorists should anticipate detours and modified traffic patterns along Atlantic Avenue and some side streets during construction.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr., said in a press release, "The residents and visitors of the Great City of Atlantic City have long awaited the paving of Atlantic Avenue, and we are proud to say the finish line is now within reach. This project is the result of a strong partnership between our city, state, and federal partners, and I look forward to the moment in the near future when I get to announce Atlantic Avenue is fully completed."

Atlantic Avenue has long been a thorn in the side of drivers in the World's Play Ground.

In addition to large potholes, the unsynchronized traffic signals meant that many times, motorists had to stop at practically every intersection, making getting from one end of the city to the other an extremely frustrating experience.

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But it appears that those days will soon be ending.

In addition to the new signals, lighting, and paving, new surveillance cameras are also being stalled and significant improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians are being developed.

In total, the city says the Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project from Maine to Albany Avenues represents a $24.8 million investment in its infrastructure.

And drivers will soon not have to stop at... every... single... red... light.

Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com