Construction of the new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge remains on the same 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. work schedule through Friday, weather permitting. The major alert for waterborne travel is that the full channel closure is in effect this week through Friday; and, there will be temporary traffic shifts in Sea Bright.

Monmouth County officials advise …

On the Waterway …

• From 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept.16, to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, the navigational channel under the bridge will be completely closed to all marine traffic.
• From 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, the navigational channel width under the bridge will be reduced to 37.5 feet. The eastern half of the channel will be available for marine travel.
• The channel will be open at full width (75 feet) to marine vessels on the following weekends: Friday, Sept. 20, after 7 p.m. to Monday Sept. 23, at 6 a.m. and Friday, Sept. 25, after 7 p.m. to Monday, Oct. 28, at 6 a.m.

• The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel and has granted permission for these full and partial closures the contractor needs to install the two new bridge spans.
• Please see the Updated Public Notice (as of Sept. 23) for all full- and half- closure dates. Monmouth County must comply with the dates approved by the USCG.
• Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.

On the Roadways and Sidewalks …

• Temporary traffic shifts on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright will be required Monday through Friday due to construction activity related to the bridge replacement.
• 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.

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