Mobile Dredging & Video Pipe, Inc. is preparing to mobilize equipment and crews for an upcoming dredging project at the Brigantine Channel Spur in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The work follows a contract award from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and is intended to restore safe navigation conditions in the channel.
The project is estimated at $1.8 million and will involve removing approximately 22,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment. Once completed, the channel will be restored to its authorized depth of five feet below mean low water, helping ensure continued access for recreational boaters, commercial vessels, and emergency responders operating in the area.
According to NJDOT, dredging activities are expected to begin this week and continue through January 31, 2026, subject to weather and site conditions. Operations will be conducted during daylight hours to minimize disruption, and the channel is expected to remain open throughout the project. However, officials caution that temporary delays or navigation restrictions may occur as dredging equipment moves within the waterway.
Sediment removed from the channel will be transported hydraulically via pipeline to Boot Island, where it will be reused for shoreline stabilization and environmental enhancement. Beneficial reuse of dredged material is a common practice in coastal projects, helping reduce disposal costs while supporting erosion control and habitat restoration initiatives.
The Brigantine Channel Spur serves as an important access route within the regional waterway network and requires periodic maintenance dredging due to natural sediment buildup. Without routine intervention, shoaling can restrict vessel movement, increase the risk of grounding, and limit the channel’s usability during low-tide conditions.
NJDOT officials note that the project is part of the state’s broader effort to maintain navigable waterways and protect coastal infrastructure. Regular dredging helps preserve marine access, supports local economic activity tied to boating and tourism, and contributes to the long-term resilience of New Jersey’s coastal communities.