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Atlantic City marathon to bring road closures and traffic delays
Atlantic City marathon to bring road closures and traffic delays
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Marathon Race Series is set for Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. The two-day event will feature athletes running throughout Atlantic City and surrounding Downbeach areas. The races will begin on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Motorists should anticipate increased traffic on both days. Residents and visitors are advised to use caution while walking along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City and Ventnor. Additionally, bicycles will be prohibited on the Boardwalk in both areas on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The marathon on Sunday will affect traffic flow in Atlantic City. Major delays and detours are expected in multiple areas. Road closures include the Brigantine Connector/Atlantic City Expressway Tunnel, which will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bacharach Boulevard will be closed between MLK Boulevard and Brigantine Connector from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Renaissance Point Boulevard will also be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Borgata employee parking and delivery entrance will close from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Delays are anticipated on the employee access road to the Borgata, as well as at entrances to Borgata, Harrah’s, and Golden Nugget from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Delays will also affect Bacharach Boulevard, New Hampshire Avenue, and Melrose Avenue during that same timeframe.
No parking will be permitted along the route of the events. For more information, visit https://www.acraceseries.com/event-information.
Plan accordingly for the marathon’s impact on traffic this weekend.
First responders deploy drones to rescue stranded wave runner rider in Atlantic City
First responders deploy drones to rescue stranded wave runner rider
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — On Sunday, Atlantic City First Responders responded to a distress call involving a man stranded on a wave runner in a marsh area behind Atlantic City High School. Despite utilizing location technology to determine the man’s general location, rescuers faced challenges due to the difficult terrain.
Assistance came from the Atlantic City Fire and Police Departments and the New Jersey State Police. Sergeant Chris Miller, a pilot with the City’s Office of Emergency Management, played a key role in the operation by deploying two drones to search for the individual.
One drone was launched from the ACPD Compound while the other took off from the high school parking lot. After several minutes, Miller spotted the stranded man approximately 1.4 miles from the back of the high school.
“He was really out there in the marsh,” Miller stated. “When I first observed him, he was just a speck on the screen. He clearly was in trouble.” Following this discovery, Miller contacted the New Jersey State Police, who dispatched a rescue vessel to reach the individual.
Atlantic City Fire Chief Scott Evans highlighted the effectiveness of the drones in emergency response, stating, “This was a perfect example of how drones enhance situational awareness, reduce response times, and contribute to saving lives.”
The use of drones by Atlantic City Public Safety began in 2018. The program has since expanded to include a dozen drones serving various public safety agencies, actively aiding in rescue missions and data collection efforts.
This incident underscores the growing role of technology in public safety operations, demonstrating quick action and collaboration between agencies.
Drones are becoming critical tools in emergency situations.
