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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Alert

This week’s Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity will continue, weather permitting, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. More girder deliveries and curb installation is planned for most of the week.

In connection with the work, Monmouth County officials advise those traversing the area to …

Allow for extra travel time for the girder deliveries anticipated and curb installation activity in Rumson from Tuesday through Friday. This means …

  • Multiple deliveries of bridge girders are expected in Rumson each day from Tuesday through Friday (10/24 – 10-27)
  • There will be alternating traffic on Rumson Road due to curb installation from Tuesday through Friday (10/24 – 10-27)
  • Police will assist flaggers with traffic control.

Maintain an awareness of construction and delivery vehicles in the area. 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.

Maintain an awareness of work activity in the Shrewsbury River. 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.