Bridge commission hears timetable and cost updates for multiple bridge projects, motor delivery expected this week

The Cape May County Bridge Commission received updates on Jan. 16 on schedules and cost estimates for multiple capital projects, with staff reporting an auxiliary drive motor for the Middle Thorofare Bridge expected to ship by the end of the week. Antonio Colón, project manager, provided the monthly capital improvement report to the commission at the County Administration Building in Cape May Court House. The commission’s consent agenda later authorized a consultant task order for Middle Thorofare design work. Why it matters: several projects affect seasonal traffic and require phased construction; accurate schedules and spare parts are central to maintaining bridge operations.

Colón told commissioners that the auxiliary drive system for the Middle Thorofare Bridge was expected to ship by the end of the week or early next week, and that once received a…