AVALON –– Work being done to borough roads may aid in preventing them from filling with floodwater, according to a borough release.
“Significant improvements to portions of Ocean Drive will be made during the early part of 2009. These improvements will result in the resolution of some flooding issues and in a smoother ride for motorists,” according to the release.
“I’m pleased to see these two projects on Ocean Drive moving forward in 2009,” Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi said via the release.
“We’re also pleased that this major work will be done before the start of the tourism season next year, assuring locals and visitors clear passage on Ocean Drive next summer.”
The first project will result in major storm water improvements along a section of Ocean Drive. According to Avalon Engineer Thomas Thornton, the project will significantly improve drainage along Ocean Drive at 20-22nd streets, and 27th Street; it will also help reduce flooding on Dune Drive as well.
The project will result in connecting those intersections on Ocean Drive to nearby pump stations. Seven large storm water pump stations have been placed along Ocean Drive to handle high water during high tide and heavy rain events.
There were several blocks not part of the initial project, which was conducted in 2001. Now, those four intersections will see relief as a result of this project. Thornton is preparing plans and specifications for the work, which will be advertised by the county.
This storm water improvement project along Ocean Drive is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2009.
The second project along Ocean Drive includes a repaving of the street surface from 14th to 29th streets. This work will be more than just an overlay; the street will be reconstructed by pulverizing the existing asphalt to five inches. Five inches of new asphalt will be put down. This street work is being paid for entirely by the county.
Updates on the work along Ocean Drive will be updated weekly on Avalon’s official website: www.avalonboro.org.
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