Weekday lane closures between Ocean City and Somers Point will continue through Dec. 11, with a break for Thanksgiving travel.
Motorists traveling between Ocean City and Somers Point should allow extra time for their commute beginning Monday, Nov. 9, as crews begin electrical improvements along the Route 52 causeway.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is undertaking a $2.9 million rehabilitation of the decorative lighting system on the Route 52/Stanton Memorial Causeway. The project will require temporary lane restrictions in both directions over the next several weeks.
Construction crews are scheduled to work weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with lane closures affecting the two-mile stretch of Route 52 connecting Cape May and Atlantic counties.
During the initial phase, northbound drivers leaving Ocean City can expect the right lane to be closed, while southbound motorists traveling toward the island will encounter a closure of the left lane.
Traffic will continue moving in both directions, with one travel lane remaining accessible on each side of the causeway throughout the scheduled work.
Thanksgiving holiday travel unaffected
NJDOT has arranged a temporary suspension of lane restrictions during Thanksgiving week to accommodate increased holiday traffic.
From Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27, both lanes in each direction will be available to motorists. Construction-related lane closures are expected to return Monday, Nov. 30.
The current schedule calls for daytime traffic restrictions to conclude Friday, Dec. 11.
Improvements to causeway lighting
The state-funded project focuses on restoring and upgrading the accent lighting and associated electrical infrastructure along the bridge, which serves as a major connection between Ocean City and Somers Point.
Although the work will temporarily reduce roadway capacity, NJDOT plans to maintain access across the causeway throughout construction.
Drivers are encouraged to reduce their speed when approaching work zones, remain alert for construction personnel and anticipate possible backups, particularly during busier travel periods.
All construction dates and lane restrictions remain subject to adjustment based on weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
For current traffic conditions and roadway advisories, motorists can visit 511nj.org. Additional project updates are available through NJDOT’s official social media channels.
