Streets in the entirety of Toms River’s portion of the barrier island will be repaved after the summer rush ends, officials confirmed Tuesday night.
The Toms River township council voted unanimously Tuesday night to solicit bids for the project, which will span all of the municipally-owned streets in Ortley Beach and the North Beach neighborhoods.
“Once this is done, all of Ortley Beach will be paved, as well as the North Beaches,” said Township Engineer Robert Chankalian. “We’re paving the entire island.”
Plans for the project were first announced last summer, but were ultimately put off while many homes were still under reconstruction due to Superstorm Sandy recovery. This year, the township has determined enough construction activity has been completed to move forward.
Bids must be returned and a contract awarded before work can begin, but officials hope the project will start in the fall. The contract will include milling, paving and drainage improvements.

Advertisement

Shore Environment
Tornado Watch in Effect Until 7pm Friday for Ocean County

Ortley Beach & North Beaches
Memorial Appears at Site of Deadly Toms River Beach Collapse, Fire Officials Urge Caution

Seaside Heights & Seaside Park
Prompted by Lifeguard’s Tragic Death, One Town to Install Lightning Alert Sensors at Beaches

Seaside Heights & Seaside Park
Ocean Club Set to Revitalize South End of Seaside Heights Boardwalk In First Full Season

Ortley Beach & North Beaches
Tragic Sand Collapse at Ocean Beach Traps Siblings: Brother Dead, Sister Rescued

Ortley Beach & North Beaches
Memorial Appears at Site of Deadly Toms River Beach Collapse, Fire Officials Urge Caution
