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. There is also an alert about the Shrewsbury River channel closure due to the work.

Monmouth County officials advise …

Monday through Wednesday, travelers should allow for extra travel time on Ocean Avenue and note that …

• The possible delays Monday through Wednesday in both directions on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright will be 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.

Channel closures begin on Monday, Sept. 16, at 6 a.m., so water travelers should note that …

• From 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, the navigational channel under the bridge will be completely closed to all marine traffic.
• From Monday, Sept. 23, to 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 United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel and has granted permission for these full and partial closures the contractor needs for installation of the two new bridge spans.
• The channel will be open at full width (75 feet) to marine vessels on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22, and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26 and 27.
• Please see the Updated Public Notice 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.