Atlantic City Gets Federal Approval for Another Major Road Project as Paving Begins Monday

Mayor Marty Small says Fairmount Avenue is next as the city prepares to begin long-awaited paving work on Atlantic and Pacific avenues.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — As Atlantic City prepares to begin long-awaited paving work on Atlantic and Pacific avenues Monday, Mayor Marty Small says another major road improvement project is moving forward.

During a Friday interview on Off The Press with Scott Cronick on News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND, Small announced that the city has received approval from the Federal Highway Administration to begin the process of improving Fairmount Avenue.

The project is expected to extend road improvements along Fairmount Avenue toward the Albany Avenue Bridge, adding another major thoroughfare to the city's growing list of infrastructure projects.

"In addition to the Atlantic and Pacific Avenue paving, we got the go-ahead from Federal Highway to get the process started for Fairmont Avenue," Small told Cronick.

The project follows the completion of paving along Baltic Avenue from Maine Avenue to Missouri Avenue.

Small said the new work would extend improvements beyond Missouri Avenue toward the Albany Avenue Bridge.

The mayor described the Fairmount Avenue project as another step in the city's broader effort to improve its aging roadways.

Another Major Road Project Moving Forward

The Fairmount Avenue announcement comes as crews prepare to begin work on Atlantic Avenue at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, with construction starting near Florida Avenue.

Atlantic Avenue will be paved from Tennessee Avenue to Albany Avenue, with work scheduled during overnight hours on weekdays.

Pacific Avenue paving will also begin Monday, covering the stretch from Hartford Avenue to Connecticut Avenue in three phases.

The first phase will extend from Hartford Avenue to Arkansas Avenue, followed by Arkansas Avenue to North Carolina Avenue and North Carolina Avenue to Connecticut Avenue.

That work will take place during daytime hours.

Both projects are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Small said the city also pressed state transportation officials to consider improvements to Arctic Avenue but was unable to secure approval for that additional project.

The mayor said he remains grateful for the road improvements that are moving forward.

Completion Expected by Year's End

During Friday's interview, Cronick asked Small whether the three road projects — Atlantic, Pacific and Fairmount avenues — would be completed by the end of 2026.

"All three streets, absolutely. That's what the contract says," Small replied.

The city has not announced a specific construction start date for Fairmount Avenue.

Monday Marks the Beginning of Major Paving Work

Atlantic City's long-awaited Atlantic Avenue paving project is scheduled to begin Monday evening with a community celebration at Florida and Atlantic avenues.

The city's "Paving & Behavin' Party" begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by remarks from Small and other officials at 7:45 p.m.

Milling is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. between Florida and Mississippi avenues.

The city expects lane closures during construction but does not anticipate full road closures at this time. Motorists and residents should be aware of parking restrictions in active construction areas.

For Small, the start of construction represents a milestone following months of public frustration over the condition of Atlantic City's major roadways.

"At the end of the day, we stuck it out and Atlantic Avenue is happening," Small said during Friday's interview.

With Fairmount Avenue now moving forward as well, Atlantic City is preparing for additional road improvements beyond the two major thoroughfares receiving attention this week.

Mayor Marty Small appeared on Off The Press with Scott Cronick on News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND. The program airs Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.