Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Channel Closure and Roadway Advisory

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity remains on the usual work of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, this week, with Shrewsbury River channel closure alerts in effect, Monmouth County officials announced.

Advisories and new alerts through Friday …

Waterway/Channel Information

As of 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, the channel under the bridge was scheduled to open at half width, or 37.5 feet.
The western half of the channel is anticipated to be available for marine travel.
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 — Oct. 24 for the list of anticipated full and partial closure dates through the spring of 2025. Monmouth County must comply with the dates approved by the USCG.

Roadway and Sidewalk Information

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.
Access to Old Rumson Road from Rumson Road was reconfigured in June of 2024. See the June 7 Recent News post for more information.
The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.

— Photos/Nick Lencyzk