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Ocean Gate Plaza Intersection Improvements

Ocean Gate Plaza Intersection Improvements

A project to improve the intersection at Ocean Gate Plaza and New Pointe Boulevard. The scope of the project includes installation of a single-lane teardrop roundabout, new sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks, striping and street signs. The project will improve the busy commercial intersection, improve safety for motorists and pedestrians alike, and improve pedestrian connectivity and the flow of traffic.

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Engineering and Design

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Construction Contractor

Project Updates

Advertisement for Bids
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The Town of Leland invites the submission of sealed construction bids for the Town of Leland Ocean Gate Plaza Roundabout project. The bid advertisement provides complete information on the scope of work, how to obtain bidding documents, timelines, and submission requirements, and can be found at https://www.townofleland.com/rfps-rfqs. The Town will receive sealed bids for the construction of the project through Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 3 p.m.

Utility Relocation
Thursday, April 24, 2025

Utility work has begun with relocating the underground utilities to improve the intersection at Ocean Gate Plaza and New Pointe Boulevard.  Crews from Lee Electric will be out on site for the next several months.  Work will take place along the right of way.  Residents should use caution when driving in the area.

Final Plans
Monday, July 01, 2024

The Engineer is updating the Final Plans for the intersection improvements. Completion of the construction design plans is anticipated for Spring/Summer 2025.

Design Update
Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Town Staff and the Engineer are working on final design plans and permitting for the project. Design and permitting are anticipated to be completed Spring/Summer 2025.

Ocean Gate Plaza Improvements
Thursday, June 01, 2023

The Developer of Lowes Home Improvements has completed construction on a roundabout at Gateway Blvd and Ocean Gate Plaza.  The roundabout will improvement the intersection and decrease traffic congestion with the commercial development.  The Town will use the design to connect and improve the intersection at New Pointe Blvd and Ocean Gate Plaza to install a single-lane teardrop roundabout that will fully complete the road improvements.  Preliminary Design plans for the improvements are completed and the Town is working on permitting and final design plans.

Preliminary Design Completed
Thursday, May 04, 2023

Preliminary Design Plans for the teardrop roundabout have been updated.

Geotechnical Inspection Update
Friday, April 14, 2023

Pending the rain today, Geotechnical crews from Cape Fear Engineering will be back out on Ocean Gate Plaza and New Pointe Blvd this afternoon.  Monday day is the back up plan if rain continues all day.  Crews will be working out along the edge of pavement to drill and take pavement core samples.  Please use caution while driving in the area where crews are present.

Geotechnical Inspection Update
Thursday, April 13, 2023

Geotechnical crews from Cape Fear Engineering will be out on Ocean Gate Plaza and New Pointe Blvd this afternoon Thursday, April 13, 2023, to drill and take pavement core samples. Work will take a half day and crews will be testing along the edge of pavement to minimize any traffic hazards.  Please use caution while driving in the area.

Geotechnical Inspection
Thursday, April 06, 2023

Cape Fear Engineering will have crews out in the coming weeks to perform the geotechnical inspection along Ocean Gate Plaza and New Pointe Blvd. Their work will be sent to the engineer for review and will provide recommendations for pavement and design considerations.

Preliminary Plans
Wednesday, March 01, 2023

All comments from the Preliminary Plan review have been provided to the Engineer.  Next steps are for the Engineer to make changes and provide updated plans to the Town to begin the Right of Way and Permitting phases of the project.