A contract has (finally) been awarded to repave Atlantic Ave. in Atlantic CityImprovements include new asphalt, traffic signals, and crosswalksThe project also features landscaping and other upgradesAtlantic Ave. Paving Contract AwardedOne of the most notoriously bad roads in the World's Play Ground is one step closer to getting a fresh coat of paint. The City of Atlantic City says during last week's city council meeting, a contract was awarded to South State, Inc., to begin the (very) long-anticipated paving and revitalization project along Atlantic Avenue. Atlantic Avenue sign in Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Google Maps Atlantic Avenue sign in Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Google Maps loading...Mayor Small SpeaksMayor Marty Small, Sr., said in a statement that paving Atlantic Avenue was something that "taxpayers have wanted and needed," and he thanked Gov. A walk around the closed Atlantic Club Casino in Atlantic City The Atlantic Club closed in January 2014 and not much has happened there since.