Fishing Boat Collides with Middle Thorofare Bridge Following Power Failure [Note: Photos by Cape May Sea Tow] At approximately 9:30 PM on Friday, August 30th, a distress call was placed at the Middle Thorofare Bridge, alerting authorities to a serious incident involving the 90-foot commercial fishing vessel F/V Jersey Cape. The vessel had suffered a …
The Middle Thorofare Bridge Is Now OPEN After Repairs! In an unexpected turn of events, the Middle Thorofare Bridge has reopened after earlier reports suggested it might be closed for several months. The bridge, which connects Lower Township’s Diamond Beach to Cape May, officially reopened to vehicular, pedestrian, and bike traffic at 2:00 a.m. on …
Broken Wildwood Crest Bridge Means BIG Problems The Middle Thorofare Bridge, a key route connecting Wildwood Crest to Lower Township/Cape May, has been shut down due to a motor failure, with no immediate timeline for reopening. This is clearly a problem for us down here in Wildwood Crest and Cape May as this bridge is …
Wildwood Crest Bridge Closed Due to Motor Failure The Middle Thorofare Bridge, a key route connecting Wildwood Crest to Lower Township/Cape May, has been shut down due to a motor failure, with no immediate timeline for reopening. The bridge, which has been a crucial link since it was built in 1940, suddenly became inoperable, leading …
Snow on the Wildwood Boardwalk Via Drone Once upon a winter’s eve, a magical transformation enveloped the Wildwood Boardwalk, turning it into a wonderland of enchantment. The air was crisp with the promise of snowflakes, and the moon cast a silvery glow over the deserted boardwalk. As the first snowflakes began to fall, they danced …
Wildwoods Christmas Light Video Tour 2023 As the winter chill descends upon the Wildwoods, transforming its vibrant summer atmosphere into a serene winter wonderland, the iconic shore houses and businesses undergo a festive metamorphosis. The scent of saltwater mingles with the aroma of evergreen, signaling the arrival of the holiday season along the Jersey Shore. …
ICONA’s Mahalo Wildwood Crest Application Pushed The third attempt to discuss the Mahalo Wildwood Crest application by ICONA took place during last night’s Wildwood Crest planning meeting. The meeting commenced at 5 pm at the Municipal Building and had various projects on the agenda, causing the Mahalo Wildwood Crest application to be scheduled toward the …
Wildwood Channel Complex Dredging Project Underway In a bid to enhance navigation safety in the coastal regions of Wildwood, North Wildwood, West Wildwood, and Middle Township, Cape May County, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has launched the Wildwood Channel Complex dredging project. This $9.7 million endeavor, helmed by NJDOT’s contractor, Mobile Dredging & …
Proposed Rezoning of Wildwood Crest Commercial Buildings for Residential Use The off-season in the Wildwoods is in full swing, ushering in a flurry of construction projects currently underway. Among these endeavors, alongside major undertakings like the Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Project (phases 3, 4, 5) and the Madison Resorts development, smaller but equally significant projects are …
Wildwood Crest Motel To Sell Condo Units – Open House The Wildwoods are witnessing the transformation of another cherished beachside motel into condominiums, or what’s popularly known as a ‘condotel.’ The term ‘condotel’ can refer to two distinct concepts: a hybrid property blending the features of a condominium and a hotel, or a motel that …