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County OKs $9M Contract for Ocean Drive, Bridge Improvements

Middle Thorofare Bridge opens for boat traffic on a summer afternoon.
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Cape May County has authorized $9 million for engineering on a project that includes replacement of the Middle Thorofare Bridge.

By Christopher South

CREST HAVEN – The county commissioners have approved a $9 million contract for preliminary engineering on Ocean Drive road upgrades and bridge improvements. The work is part of a $250 million project that includes the replacement of the Middle Thorofare Bridge.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the commissioners authorized the engineering contract with Michael Baker International, whose Northeast regional bridge manager, Joe Romano, attended the meeting.

Christopher South

Reporter

csouth@cmcherald.com

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Christopher South is a reporter for the Cape May County Herald.

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