For Immediate Release:  February 11, 2021

The City of Atlantic City is preparing for the implosion of the structure formerly known as the Trump Plaza on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  The implosion is set to take place at 9:00 AM.  As a result, motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be prohibited in the area of the detonation zone. 

Roadway and sidewalk closures will begin at 6:00 AM are expected to be re-opened by 1:00 PM.  The closures are as follows (see map for details):

-Pacific Avenue east bound will be detoured at Georgia Avenue.  Traffic will be sent north to Atlantic Avenue.

-Pacific Avenue west bound will be detoured at Arkansas Avenue.  Traffic will be sent north to Atlantic Avenue.

-Mississippi Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and the Boardwalk will be closed.

-Columbia Place between Pacific Avenue and the Boardwalk will be closed.

-Missouri Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and the Boardwalk will be closed.

-The Boardwalk and Beach between Georgia Avenue and Arkansas Avenue will be closed.

-Atlantic Avenue will be open to all traffic and is recommended to be used.

Atlantic City police officers will be assigned throughout the perimeter of the exclusion zone.  Individuals that unlawfully enter this zone are subject to arrest. 

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary flight restriction within one-half mile of the implosion site from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM.  This restriction includes unmanned drones. 

The City of Atlantic City is allowing a viewing area to be held at Bader Field.  Access will be gained to Bader Field at Albany and Filbert Avenues.  Drivers will be directed by police or City personnel to a dedicated area.  (See map for details)

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Alert sent on 02/11/2021 at 12:34PM EST

Traffic Control Plan	Bader Field Viewing Area

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