Cape May County officials said July 22 they are pursuing federal funding and continuing emergency repairs for several bridge and road projects, while some major work remains contingent on federal permits and grant awards. Robert Church, the county engineer, told the Board of County Commissioners the county received a $2.5 million federal grant for resurfacing East Creek Mill Road and will submit a $220 million application for Ocean Drive bridge upgrades on July 25. "The application for this bipartisan infrastructure bill will be submitted on July 25th," Church said. He added that the county has no financial commitment beyond design work at this time. Church reported that paving of Tuckahoe–Mt. Pleasant Road is complete, Townbank Road will be paved next week, and the projected start date for the 96th Street bascule replacement has been delayed to fall 2026 pending permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard. The engineer said inspections of timber-pile–supported county bridges prompted emergency encasement work on two Avalon Boulevard bridges and that Avalon Canal Bridge deterioration has been included in the emergency repair contract, with repairs expected "by the end of the summer." In public comment, a resident asked who would make up the difference between earlier published estimates for the Ocean Drive bridge and a later higher estimate. Church replied the county is seeking grants to cover 70–80% of the cost and that the county has been setting aside funds but that required bonding will likely be part of funding the project. The county also is coordinating with Michael Baker International on grant applications and awaits federal authorization for the Seashore Road and New Jersey Avenue projects. Several items remain dependent on grant approvals and federal permits; until those come through, the county said the timing and final funding structure are not finalized.