ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (KYW Newsradio) — Atlantic City officials on Tuesday announced a multimillion-dollar facelift for a section of the iconic boardwalk.
“Here we are today taking another step, a major step in envisioning what Atlantic City can become,” said Jim Rutala, a grant consultant for the city.
“The boardwalk in Atlantic City is iconic. It is what most people around the country and even various places around the world think of when they think of Atlantic City.”
Mayor Marty Small says the $20 million project will make several improvements to the stretch between New Jersey and Tennessee avenues, which is more than 100 years old. “We will not only have new wood, but we will address the structural issues underneath the boardwalk to make it brand new and last for 50-plus years.”
The city also plans to install new concrete ramps at Texas and Mississippi avenues, fortified to handle vehicles.
The project’s funding comes from Gov. Phil Murphy’s $100 million Boardwalk Preservation Fund, with money allocated to 18 municipalities. Both Atlantic City and Asbury Park received the bulk of the funds, with $20 million each designated to each.
Small says the city is currently taking bids for the project. “The initial assessment is, we will go from New Jersey Avenue to Tennessee Avenue,” said the mayor. “However, if the bids come in lower, we can go further.”
Officials expect the work to be finished by the end of 2026. Crews this week began a $6 million reconstruction project on the section between Bellevue Avenue and Columbia Place, expected to wrap by the end of this year.