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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Alert

This week, the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity resumes its usual construction work schedule of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, March 15, weather permitting, with road and sidewalk closure alerts.

Monmouth County officials advise that …

All headed toward and over the bridge allow extra travel time this week, because …

• South Ward Avenue at Rumson Road will be closed and detoured from Monday through Friday.

• The south side (eastbound) sidewalk will be closed starting Monday, March 11.

Status quo reminders …

Drivers should maintain an awareness of construction and delivery vehicles. 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 (CR 520) in Rumson and on the southbound side of Ocean Avenue (Route 36) in Sea Bright.
  • Temporary delays are possible on any Contractor work day due to movement of construction vehicles and equipment.

Water travelers should maintain an awareness of construction work continuing 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.

— Photos/Nick Lenczyk