Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge and Channel Advisory — Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement work continues this week on its usual 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule through Friday, weather permitting, of course, with noted Shrewsbury River channel advisories, according to Monmouth County officials.

Waterway travelers are reminded that …

The width of the navigational channel under the bridge is currently 37.5 feet, or half its usual width. The eastern half of the channel is available for marine travel.
The channel will remain at 37.5 feet until 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.
The channel is scheduled to be open at full width, or 75 feet, from after 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, until 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28.
Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel and has granted permission for full and partial closures the Contractor needs to install the two new bridge spans.
Please see the Public Notice Update — Sept. 20 for anticipated full and partial closure dates. Monmouth County must comply with the dates approved by the USCG.

Roadway and travelers are reminded that …

Access to Old Rumson Road from Rumson Road has been reconfigured to improve sight distance and reduce conflict points associated with temporary conditions. (Note: This reconfigured traffic pattern is a temporary condition and will be evaluated by Monmouth County and Rumson Borough over the coming months as to how it is functioning and if permanent modifications to the original design may be needed.)
The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.
All roadway and sidewalk travelers should be aware of construction and delivery vehicles entering and exiting the work areas on both sides of Rumson Road in Rumson and on the southbound side of Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright.
Temporary delays are possible on any contractor work day due to movement of construction vehicles and equipment.