Atlantic Highlands Gets $850,000 To Repair Upper Prospect Rd. Retaining Wall

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. secured $850,000 in federal funding to repair and replace the deteriorating retaining wall along Upper Prospect Road in Atlantic Highlands, the congressman's office announced Monday.

The Upper Prospect Road retaining wall is located in a beautiful residential neighborhood in a very hilly part of Atlantic Highlands. However, recent inspections of that wall have identified significant structural deterioration across multiple sections, raising concerns about potential failure if repairs are not made.

The wall could even collapse, the town warned. This funding, once it is approved by Congress, will replace the failing sections of the retaining wall to stabilize the roadway and reduce the risk of future damage.

It is essential to keep the retaining wall in good condition to protect the road beneath and drivers, said both Pallone and Atlantic Highlands Mayor Lori Hohenleitner. However, the town did immediately release when the work would start. The funding still needs to be approved by Congress.

“This funding allows Atlantic Highlands to address a serious safety issue before it becomes an emergency,” Pallone said Friday. “Repairing the Upper Prospect Road retaining wall protects drivers, preserves access for residents and first responders, and ensures this roadway remains safe and reliable for the community.”

"The overall municipality will benefit from these improvements to the Upper Prospect Road retaining wall. We are thankful to have a congressman who always looks out for the interests of the constituents in New Jersey’s 6th congressional district, which includes our beautiful and historic borough of Atlantic Highlands,” said Hohenleitner.