12/29/2025
NJDOT to Begin Dredging Brigantine Back Bays
The City of Brigantine has been working for many years, alongside Senator Vince Polistina, to address ongoing navigation issues in the back bay waterways behind Brigantine. Over time, several of these channels have filled in with sediment, making them difficult to navigate, particularly at low tide.
After years of discussion and evaluation, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has agreed to move forward with dredging a portion of the back bay channels. This marks an important step forward for boaters, residents, and businesses that rely on safe and navigable waterways.
The dredging will take place on the south end of the Island and will focus on the Brigantine Channel around Boot Island. Work is expected to begin in the coming weeks.
The City will continue working with Senator Polistina and the NJDOT to advocate for additional dredging in other areas of the back bays that remain in need of attention.
I would like to thank the Bejsiuk family for organizing a community petition and for their strong advocacy to the State. Their help in organizing the community and keeping attention on this issues was a key factor in moving this project forward.