Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Construction Travel Alerts

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, through Friday, with bridge opening and channel alerts.

Monmouth County officials advise …

Waterway travelers should be aware that …

The channel under the bridge is currently open at half width, or 37.5 feet. The western half of the channel is available for marine travel.
There will be no bridge openings from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, due to necessary construction activity on the new bridge spans.
After 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 until 6 a.m. on Nov. 18, the channel is scheduled to be open at full width, or 75 feet.
As of 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, it is anticipated that the channel will be open at half width, or 37.5 feet, with the eastern half available for marine travel.
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 county’s Public Notice Update 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.
Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.

Roadway and sidewalk travelers should be aware that …

Construction and delivery vehicles will continue to enter and exit 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 2024. See the county’s recent news post for more information.
The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.

— Photos/Nick Lenczyk