Phase one of critical repair work on the Shore Road seawall in Port Washington is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Feb. 18, Department of Public Works (DPW) officials have confirmed to Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove).
Weather permitting, work will begin behind the temporary concrete barrier and continue for four to five days, officials said. Once this stage of work is completed, officials anticipate pulling the temporary barrier in that area and reopening it to its original traffic pattern. Approximately 12,000 residents and 8,000 vehicles utilize Shore Road weekly, according to estimates.
Earlier this year, DPW officials confirmed the filing of revised plans and the County’s commitment to investing $5 million in capital resources toward the project, which will revamp and repair this vital thoroughfare to secure the seawall, mitigate flooding, reduce coastal erosion, and more. Supplementing the $5 million in County funding, Governor Kathy Hochul last summer awarded a $7.7 million state grant to the Village of Baxter Estates.
“With spring fast approaching, I am thrilled that we are now in a position to begin essential repairs that will secure Shore Road for the future and give Port Washington and Manorhaven residents the peace of mind they have long been seeking,” Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I am truly grateful to the County and the State for committing substantial resources toward this project and thankful that Baxter Estates Mayor Nora Haagenson has been such a tireless advocate for getting this crucial project done. We all appreciate your continued patience as a long-term solution for Shore Road continues to come into focus.”