Notice of Construction Update and Anticipated Reopening of Bayshore Road (C.R. 603) at Lower Township/Middle Township border
Work on the Fishing Creek Culvert emergency contract will continue thru the week of March 29th
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After further inspection by the County Engineer, it was determined that the original triple 36” cast iron culvert pipes were in need of replacement in their entirely, and work began on March 10th. The emergency project includes the removal and replacement of the existing storm culvert pipes, the installation of new headwalls and foundation slabs, the installation of wingwalls, the installation of scour countermeasures, backfilling the culvert excavation with stone and resurfacing the roadway.
As of March 25th, the contractor has replaced the pipes, installed the foundation slabs and headwalls, and backfilled the excavation. The contractor will be working extended hours as well as Saturdays to expedite the remaining work. Prior to Sunday March 28th, the contractor expects to have installed the westerly wingwalls and scour protection with the expectation of restoring temporary flow across the culvert by Saturday night. The balance of the remining work, including resurfacing the roadway, is expected to be completed by April 7, 2021. Until that time, Bayshore Road will remain closed to traffic and the detour of Bayshore Road will remain in place. All local business will remain open and accessible.
The County will post a final update if the scheduled of opening Bayshore Road changes.
