Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Replacement Travel Alert

Thanksgiving week brings with it an altered construction work schedule for the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement, weather permitting. It calls for two days off this week and hours announced to recommence next week.

So, Monmouth County officials announced a work schedule of the usual 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Wednesday this week with no work on Thursday, Thanksgiving, and Friday. The schedule then resumes on Monday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Dec. 1, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m..

For both weeks of work, Monmouth County officials advise …

Area travelers should allow for extra travel time due to road work. This means …

On Monday, Nov. 20, and Tuesday, Nov 21, there will be scheduled road work on Rumson Road that will precipitate an alternating traffic flow.
On Monday, Nov. 27, through Wednesday (tentatively) Nov. 29, traffic may be alternating due to proposed roadwork at the Rumson Road and South Ward Avenue intersection.
Police will assist flaggers with traffic control.

Drivers and sidewalk travelers should maintain an awareness of construction and delivery vehicles, as usual. This means …

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.

An awareness of work activity continuing in the Shrewsbury River should be maintained. This means …

Bridge replacement work activity continues on both sides of the Shrewsbury River south of the bridge.
Please note the channel closure dates have changed. See Recent News for an update on future changes to channel access.