Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Alert

With the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement getting closer to completion, the work schedule remains status quo, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. though Friday, weather permitting. Though, there are some new roadwork alerts for the area surrounding the bridge.

Monmouth County officials advise …

Extra travel time should be allowed for road travelers near the bridge on Tuesday, March 19. This means …

• There will be alternating traffic flow in the vicinity of Rumson Road and South Ward Avenue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m..

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 …

  • Bridge replacement work activity continues on both sides of the Shrewsbury River south of the bridge.
  • Monmouth County is in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard regarding channel closure dates. Information will be posted to this website when the determination has been made.

— Photos/Nick Lenczyk