$850K To Fix Upper Prospect Road Retaining Wall in Atlantic Highlands

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ — Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ6) announced this week he secured $850,000 in federal funding to replace the deteriorating retaining wall along Upper Prospect Road in Atlantic Highlands.

The retaining wall is at risk of collapsing, said Atlantic Highlands Mayor Lori Hohenleitner. It is not immediately known when the work will start.

Recent inspections of the Upper Prospect Road retaining wall have revealed significant signs of deterioration across multiple sections of the wall, indicating potential failure. If left unaddressed, a collapse could disrupt essential services and isolate a neighborhood, affecting daily commutes and emergency response routes.

"This project will mitigate the risk of a catastrophic collapse, providing peace of mind for all passersby,” said Pallone.

"The borough of Atlantic Highlands is grateful for the assistance Congressman Frank Pallone has always provided in securing federal funds," she said. "We are thankful to have a congressman who always looks out for the interests of the constituents in New Jersey’s sixth congressional district, which includes our beautiful and historic borough of Atlantic Highlands."