Site PlanUnder reviewSouth Philadelphia Avenue, south of Sunset Park, Ocean City, MD

Kyma Hotel sidewalk and traffic management

Ocean City

Description

State Highway Administration issued a permit closing the sidewalk 24/7, removing west-side parking, and routing pedestrians to marked crosswalks during construction.

Impact summary

Downtown pedestrians face a long detour to Baltimore Avenue for the duration of the hotel construction.

Applicant

Address: South Philadelphia Avenue, south of Sunset Park, Ocean City, MD

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Recorded in the meeting · City Council

Discussed

Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 17, 2026

Mayor and City Council (Regular) - Aug 17, 2026

State Highway Administration issued a permit closing the sidewalk 24/7, removing west-side parking, and routing pedestrians to marked crosswalks during construction.

Related issues (1)

Kyma Resort sidewalk closure at 700 S. Philadelphia Avenue

The state rejected the city's requests for an interim crosswalk and evening sidewalk openings; the sidewalk will stay closed 24/7 with Jersey barriers and detours during construction.

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