Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge construction work remains status quo, with the exception of major roadwork on the Rumson side this week. All construction continues on the usual 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule though Friday, weather permitting.

This week’s roadwork alert from Rumson police …

New traffic patterns for Rumson Road, South Ward and Old Rumson Road were installed on Friday, May 24, to address ongoing conditions as a result of the continuing construction of the new bridge.

Temporarily, access to Old Rumson Road, from Rumson Road, will be closed to allow for a new traffic pattern to be installed over the next two weeks. Please use South Ward for access to Waterman Avenue or St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church.

Residents will also see increased pedestrian improvements, including a new crosswalk across Rumson Road.

The goal of these changes is to promote vehicular and pedestrian safety and facilitate traffic flow throughout construction zone and surrounding areas.

Monmouth County Officials’ Status Quo Travel Advisory for Rumson and Sea Bright Sides

Land travelers are reminded …

• 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.

Waterway travelers are reminded …

• For channel closure information, click here.
• Bridge replacement work activity continues on both sides of the Shrewsbury River south of the bridge.

— Photos/Nick Lencyzk