Construction Projects

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

Updated 6.14.2024

  1. BEACH AVE. - COUNTY PROJECT - Roadway Reconstruction. - COMPLETED

  2. LAFAYETTE ST. - COUNTY PROJECT - Jackson St./Perry St. to Sidney Ave. Roadway Reconstruction. - COMPLETED

  3. LAFAYETTE ST. - CITY PROJECT - Sidney Ave. to Small Bridge on 633. Replacement of Water & Sewer. Detour established during project.- COMPLETED

  4. CONGRESS ST. - CITY PROJECT - Park Blvd. to Broadway. Road Reconstruction and Water & Sewer Replacement.. - COMPLETED

  5. TRENTON AVE. - CITY PROJECT - Beach Ave. to New York Ave. Road Reconstruction and Water & Sewer Replacement. - COMPLETED

  6. FRANKLIN ST. - CITY PROJECT - Washington St. to Columbia Ave. Road Reconstruction. - COMPLETED

  7. WASHINGTON ST. - CITY PROJECT - Ocean Ave. to Sidney Ave. Road Reconstruction. Paving expected to be completed in Fall 2024.

  8. COVE PAVILLION - CITY PROJECT - Replacement of roofing, siding and decking. - COMPLETED

  9. KIWANIS PARK RESTROOMS - CITY PROJECT - Construction started. Project to conclude Mid-Summer

  10. PROMENADE RESTROOMS - CITY PROJECT - Located behind Convention Hall Box Office. - Construction started. Project to conclude Mid-Summer 


FUTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

  1. PROMENADE PRESERVATION - CITY PROJECT – City received a grant from the state in amount of $6.7M.  The City submitted the Master Plan & Preliminary Visioning plan dated October 25, 2023 to the State which describes the work the City needs to do to maintain the existing promenade, upgrade ADA access and provide resiliency.  The City Manager presented a work plan to create several small projects to encumber the grant funds received at City Council meeting on April 2nd. Work will be based on scope of work presented in the Promenade Master Plan. City is working on obtaining proposals from consultant to prepare the engineering & design work. For more information: Promenade Master Plan - Colliers Oct. 2023.pdf 

  2. FRANKLIN ST. STREETSCAPE – CITY PROJECT – City is developing a plan to improve the streetscape along Franklin Street from Washington to Lafayette. This project will utilize some of the grant funding in the Neighborhood Preservation Grant and the County Grant for the Rehabilitation of AME Church for this project.  Anticipated construction is Fall 2024.  Work will also include repaving of City Hall parking lot and Capehart Lane/ Claghorn Place. For more information: Franklin Street Streetscape

  3. BEACH AVE. – CITY PROJECT – Reconstruction of the road and pedestrian & bicycle enhancement at the street end.  Anticipated Construction Fall 2024. For more information: Beach Avenue Striping Plans.pdf 

  4. 2024 ROAD & UTILITY PROJECT – CITY PROJECT – Work will include reconstructing the road with drainage/curb/sidewalk repairs, watermain replacement and sewer main replacement.  The City has received $395,000 in grants from the NJDOT and is applying for grants from the USDA.  Streets include Ohio Ave, Stockton Place, Washington St (Sydney – Yacht) and Idaho Ave. For more information: Preliminary Engineering Report 2024 Road-Utility program.pdf 

  5. POLICE STATION – CITY PROJECT – Construct new Police Station at corner of Lafayette and St. John. Received HPC recommendation and submitted to SHPO for approval. For more information: Police Building Elevation.pdf

  6. CAPITAL BUDGET - 2024 City of Cape May Managers Presentation - Capital Budget. Capital Budget Presentation 2024.pdf