A project that will involve some major work on the southbound lane of Dune Drive in Avalon will begin a little earlier than anticipated, according to Avalon Engineer Thomas Thornton.
Thornton announced that the contractor for the project will be getting a “notice to proceed” by Friday, March 13; the actual work along Dune Drive could begin by Wednesday, March 18.
“This is good news for residents of Avalon”, Thornton said. “Now that the contractor is starting the work earlier, it’s likely that the reconstruction work will be finished by May 1st, weather permitting. The contractor intends to complete the job ahead of schedule”.
The reconstruction of Dune Drive in Avalon will take place in the southbound lanes between 12th and 19th streets. The initial work will include replacement of concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk. That portion of the project should take two to three weeks. Then, the actual street paving portion of the project will begin; that could take up to two weeks to complete. The work will be done on weekdays, and not on weekends.
A contract for the work was awarded to S. Batata, of South River, New Jersey. The total cost for the project is $307,827. Avalon received a $150,000 grant for the Dune Drive project from the New Jersey Department of Transportation local aid program.
The reconstruction of Dune Drive coincides with a county road project that is taking place along Ocean Drive in Avalon. The contractor for the Dune Drive project is required to coordinate traffic control with the county’s project along Ocean Drive. There will be a project manager on site at all times to supervise the work.
The Avalon Police Department will also be notified of any traffic detours that are necessary in the project area.
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