Study rerouting the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway near Ventnor City

Van Drew secured authorization for a study of rerouting the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway near Ventnor City to address navigation challenges related to the Dorsett Avenue bridge. The authorization is in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which had been approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and was awaiting consideration by the full House.

Context: The provision authorizes a study, not a completed rerouting. The bill had not yet received full House consideration.

In their own words

Authorizes a study to reroute the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway near Ventnor City to solve navigation challenges related to the Dorsett Avenue bridge.

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Retrieved: 11/12/2026