Wildwood Boardwalk Construction Starts Next Week – Phase III, IV, V

Wildwood Boardwalk Construction Starts Next Week

Commencing on Monday, October 9, 2023, the Wildwoods Boardwalk Reconstruction project will kick off, spanning the stretch between Spicer Avenue and Oak Avenue.

In recent years, Wildwood has been diligently revamping sections of its beloved boardwalk.

Phase 1, undertaken in 2021, covered the segment from Oak to Maple Avenues, and Phase 2, completed this year, extended from Maple to 26th Street.

The forthcoming phase of the Wildwood Reconstruction Project, which encompasses Phases III, IV, and V, marks a highly anticipated simultaneous undertaking. Here’s a breakdown of these phases:

Phase III involves the meticulous rehabilitation of the boardwalk from Oak Avenue to Schellenger Avenue.

This phase entails the careful removal of the existing IPE decking to expose the glulam framing beneath. The glulam stringers and girders, showing signs of wood rot, will undergo necessary timber repairs.

After these improvements, the existing IPE decking will be reinstated, preserving the authentic charm of the Wildwood Boardwalk while bolstering its structural integrity, mirroring the process of Phases I and II.

Phase IV focuses on the Cedar Avenue Connector section of the boardwalk running East to West. This phase is a comprehensive endeavor, involving the complete demolition and removal of the existing boardwalk and substructure, paving the way for the construction of a new boardwalk.

Additionally, it encompasses the partial removal of the cantilevered concrete slab on the north side of the boardwalk and the removal of two existing light poles.

The replacement boardwalk will feature new timber piles, girders, framing, and decking, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.

Phase IV also includes the addition of new amenities, such as an eye-catching archway sign, railings, perforated metal fencing, bike racks, light poles, and more, contributing to a modernized boardwalk experience.

Phase V encompasses the implementation of alternate bid items and involves further enhancements to the boardwalk. This phase addresses the removal and replacement of existing timber portions of the boardwalk, railings, and lighting, rejuvenating the boardwalk’s appearance and functionality.

Moreover, it includes the removal of existing concrete trolley slabs and necessary repairs to the concrete substructure. Existing timber boardwalk outcrops will be reconstructed, and new timber stairs will be installed, enhancing accessibility and overall aesthetic appeal, akin to Phases I, II, and III.

The target date for Completion of the project is set for May 3, 2024. This is with the possibility of an earlier completion depending on weather conditions.

Throughout the Reconstruction Project, access to the Boardwalk between Spicer Avenue and Oak Avenue will be temporarily closed for safety reasons. Fences will be erected at both ends of the reconstruction zone to ensure the safety of pedestrians and workers.

Last year the Wildwood Video Archive filmed many videos detailing the Wildwood Boardwalk reconstruction project.

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