Work Can Begin On Road And Drainage Project In Ocean City After Appeal Is Denied: Mayor

OCEAN CITY, NJ — For the second time in two weeks, Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian has announced that work will soon begin on a the drainage project between 26th and 34th streets.

Gillian made the announcement on Wednesday, saying that State Appellate Division and Supreme Court judges both denied an appeal to stop work.

"In addition to paving, the project will replace and add capacity to an aging storm drain system and use four new pumping stations to improve drainage," Gillian said in a statement. "I thank you for your patience and look forward to the successful completion of this important project."

Gillian added that the city is working with the contractor on a plan to provide weekly updates on the specific streets that will be affected during construction. To sign up for e-mail alerts, check the “project updates” box on the city's e-mail notification page.

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CORRECTION: A previous version of this story stated Pillari Bros. Construction had filed a lawsuit. However, the suing party is South State, Inc. of Bridgeton.