Wildwood residents can expect some construction-related inconveniences starting on Monday, but it's all in the name of progress and safety. The Manchester and Taylor Roadways Improvement Project aims to bring a much-needed facelift to the area's infrastructure. With a partnership between the City of Wildwood and Infrastructure Management, Inc., plans are in motion to refurbish key portions of Manchester Road and Taylor Road/Village Hills Parkway.

The heart of this effort concentrates on upgrading pavements, intersection enhancements, and adding compliant features in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Curb ramps and sidewalks that everyone can access regardless of mobility, will certainly improve, even though lane closures during construction will test the patience of daily commuters.

Despite temporary obstructions, at least one traffic artery will keep its pulse in both directions—eastbound and westbound—while crews get down to the nitty-gritty near Pierside Lane on Manchester Road. Residents looking to keep tabs on how the project progresses, or simply trying to sidestep traffic snarls, are directed to a dedicated project webpage put together by the City of Wildwood.

High-tech upgrades haven't been overlooked. Improved traffic signals at key intersections are on the docket—like those at Manchester Road/Schnucks Wildwood Crossing and Taylor Road/Main Street because old signals that have seen better days are being put out to pasture.