Dear Friends,
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Ocean City in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. High tide on the bay side will be at about 6 a.m., so please take the time tonight to move vehicles to a safe place if you live in an area that typically experiences flooding. More information on this advisory is available here.
Starting on Monday, the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority will be working at the intersection of Ninth Street and Bay Avenue. One lane of traffic in each direction on Ninth Street will remain open at all times. But turns onto Bay, Simpson and Haven avenues will be limited.
Please plan to use West Avenue for north-south travel on the island and for access to and from the bridge. The work at the intersection is expected to be complete in about five days. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will reopen in the evenings, and access to local homes and local businesses will remain open via Eighth Street and 10th Street.
I also want to remind everybody about a first-time event scheduled for Saturday. Market Madness will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Flanders Hotel. About 40 downtown and boardwalk businesses will come together for a one-day sale. Even though it’s still winter, the event offers a chance to get out and get ready for the season.
Warm regards,
Mayor Jay A. Gillian
