Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity for this week, Monmouth County officials reminded, is scheduled for Monday through Friday, Dec. 6, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

County officials advise:

Waterway travelers to maintain an awareness that …

• The channel under the bridge is open at half width, or 37.5 feet, until further notice. The eastern half is 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 most recent 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 to maintain an awareness that …

• Access to Old Rumson Road from Rumson Road (CR 520) was reconfigured in June of 2024. See June’s county news post for more information.
• 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.
• The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge remains closed.

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