Channel Drive Revitalization Project

Background

The Channel Drive Corridor is a two lane, five block roadway and is home to many businesses, restaurants, fishing industry, and residents. There is a need to enhance the appearance of the corridor, improve pedestrian access, and promote multi-modal transportation opportunities through widened sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, curbing, benches, signage, decorative intersections, and improved lighting and landscaping. 

The Proposed Project

The Point Pleasant Beach Channel Drive Revitalization project, funded through a grant provided by the NJDOT, will enhance public safety, ADA accessibility, modes of transportation, the quality of life, stormwater management, the environment, and the local economy along the five block corridor, which consists of destination restaurants, bars, marinas, fishing (commercial and recreational), cruise and dinner boats, commercial development, waterfront areas, maritime shopping and nearby recreational amenities. The project includes the removal and replacement of curbs and sidewalks; installation of ADA-compliant ramps and driveway aprons; installation of ADA-compliant, color-contrasting crosswalks, pavement markings and signage; enhancement of drainage and lighting; addition of landscaping, ADA-compliant benches, bike racks, and other associated improvements. The project improvements will improve the overall look and feel of Channel Drive, with a goal of attracting visitors and tenants to support the local economy and make the area a year-round destination.

Projected Schedule

• Final Design Phase Completion: Winter 2026/2027

• Construction Start: 2027

  • Construction avoids summer months (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Renderings & Draft Final Design Construction Plans

For more details on proposed improvements along the length of the Channel Drive Project Corridor, draft final design construction plans can be downloaded or viewed with the links below. 

• Draft Channel Drive Revitalization Project Final Design Construction Plans

• Draft Channel Drive Revitalization Project Final Design Construction Plans with Aerial Imagery  

The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is committed to developing vehicular and alternative transportation improvements that best balance transportation needs, the environment, community concerns and costs. As part of the Channel Drive Revitalization Project, the Borough conducted a public outreach program to provide residents, businesses, and stakeholders with information about the proposed improvements and to gather feedback on project recommendations.

Public outreach activities included:

• Public Open House (November 8, 2023): Community members had the opportunity to review project displays, learn about the project purpose and proposed improvements, and speak directly with members of the project team.

• Virtual Public Meeting (November 13, 2023): An online meeting was held to provide an additional opportunity for participation and to accommodate those unable to attend the in-person open house.

Feedback received during the public outreach process was documented and considered as the project team advanced the development and refinement of project recommendations.

We also encourage the public to visit the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach YouTube channel by clicking the link here for further information. 

You may submit a question or comment using the form below or by emailing ChannelDriveRevitalization@stvinc.com.