Atlantic City on the Move: Mayor Small and NJDOT Announce Full Repaving of Pacific Avenue and Major Infrastructure Upgrades

The momentum continues. In another milestone for Atlantic City’s infrastructure revitalization, Mayor Marty Small Sr., joined by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), announced the full repaving of Pacific Avenue — one of the city’s most vital transportation corridors — as part of more than $25 million in ongoing infrastructure projects across the city.

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$5.3 Million in New Grant Funding Fuels Major Improvements

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) recently awarded $5.3 million in new State and Federal grant funding to support several significant projects in Atlantic City, including the full repaving of Pacific Avenue and the construction of new sidewalks connecting Atlantic City High School and Chelsea Heights — a key safety improvement for students and families.

This funding builds on more than $25 million in active infrastructure projects already underway citywide, including improvements along Atlantic Avenue, Baltic Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Tennessee Avenue. Together, these investments represent the largest coordinated infrastructure effort the city has seen in decades — aimed at making Atlantic City safer, stronger, and more connected.

“Under the Small Administration, relationships matter — and our strong partnership with state agencies like NJDOT is delivering real results for the people of the Great City of Atlantic City,” said Mayor Small. “This is a historic moment because, for the first time in a very long time, residents and visitors alike will experience newly paved roads through the main arteries of our great city. No previous administration has made this level of progress in such a short time. These grants are helping us transform Atlantic City’s infrastructure, while also making critical safety improvements that benefit everyone.”

“The revitalization of Pacific Avenue has been a priority for Governor Murphy and now that the signal synchronization is under contract, it is important to repave this major corridor from Maine Avenue to Albany Avenue,” said NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor. “This is the gateway to the casino resorts, hotels, businesses, and famed Boardwalk. Building a walkway to link the Atlantic City High School to the city is an important safety improvement.”

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Infrastructure Projects Transforming the City

Across Atlantic City, infrastructure upgrades are reshaping the city’s streets, corridors, and connections between neighborhoods. The following projects are currently active:

• Atlantic Avenue Repaving: From Tennessee to Albany Avenues, including corridor-wide safety and beautification enhancements.
• Pacific Avenue Signal Optimization Project: Synchronizing 35 traffic signals and installing new fiber-optic infrastructure to improve traffic flow and safety.
• Baltic Avenue Repaving: From Maine to North Carolina Avenues, with work continuing west to Missouri Avenue and plans for the Fairmount Avenue segment.
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Repaving: From Route 30 to Mediterranean Avenue, improving access and safety in key residential and commercial zones.
• Pedestrian Connectivity: The addition of new sidewalks between Atlantic City High School and Chelsea Heights to improve walkability and student safety.

Building Momentum Across Every Neighborhood

With more than $25 million in infrastructure projects currently underway — and new State and Federal grants expanding the city’s capacity to deliver results — Atlantic City continues to build momentum, modernizing its streets, strengthening neighborhoods, and enhancing quality of life for residents, visitors, and investors alike.

The improvements mean smoother commutes for residents, safer routes for students and families, and modernized corridors that support small businesses and future development.

Atlantic City’s progress is visible in every direction — proof that strategic investment, collaboration, and leadership are paving the way for a stronger, more connected city.

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Photo Credit: Edward Lea / City of Atlantic City