Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Alert

The holiday and break from Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement work is over; and, construction continues this week on the usual time schedule of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

There are, however, a few things to keep in mind with this week’s work on the bridge.

Monmouth County officials advise …

Bridge travelers should allow for extra travel time in the first three days of the week. This means …

  • On Monday, Nov. 27, through Wednesday (tentatively) Nov. 29, traffic may be alternating due to proposed roadwork at the Rumson Road and South Ward Avenue intersection.
  • Police will assist flaggers with traffic control.

An awareness of construction and delivery vehicle activity should be maintained. 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.

An awareness of construction work continuing in the Shrewsbury River should be maintained. 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.