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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Summer Travel & Channel Closure Alert

August 26, 2024 Elaine Van Develde

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement and associated roadway construction activity continues this week from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, weather permitting, with an upcoming channel closure alert.

Monmouth County officials advise …

The channel closure begins on Monday, Sept. 9

Bridge and waterway travelers should know …

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel and has granted permission for upcoming full and partial closures needed by the contractor for installation of the two new bridge spans.
From 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, the navigational channel will be completely closed to all marine traffic.
The channel will be open to marine vessels at full width (75 feet) on Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15.
Please see the Public Notice for the full schedule of channel closure and partial 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.

Roadway and Sidewalk Advisories Remain Status Quo

Access to Old Rumson Road from Rumson Road (CR 520) 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 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 workday due to movement of construction vehicles and equipment.

— Photos/Nick Lencyzk