In recent years we have received complaints from nearby residents about quality of life problems related to the bridge. Their concerns had to be balanced against other badly needed highway safety improvements in other parts of Atlantic County. They have been very patient and understanding. HNTB identified the speed with which the bridge closed as a primary cause of the noise and vibration problems. Bids to do this work will be opened on November 27 and the contract is expected to be awarded in December.
Construction is anticipated to take six months to complete.
The bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic and pedestrians during construction. Boat traffic will also be accommodated. The end result, according to Levinson, will be a significant reduction in noise and vibration when the bridge closes. We are going to do this work over the winter months to minimize the impact on the community.