
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity is on its status quo construction hours schedule, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, weather permitting, with a schedule of the new bridge openings in effect. The precise construction that is scheduled is listed below. Shrewsbury River tides and travel advisory information is also included.

On the Shrewsbury River waterway ...
The current schedule for bridge openings is as follows:
| 5 p.m. Friday 6/6 to 7 a.m. Monday 6/9 | Full channel open for marine traffic |
| Monday 6/9 through Thursday 6/12, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Single span lifts will be on signal Two span lifts require 2 hours advance notice |
Dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel. USCG may grant permission for partial closures of the channel and/or for temporary deviation from normal drawbridge operations. Monmouth County must comply with instructions from USCG.
On the roadways and sidewalks surrounding and on the bridge …
- Potential traffic pattern changes and travel delays may occur on both sides of the bridge.
- 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.
- The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.
Scheduled Construction Activities
Rumson
- Installation of interior finishes at control house
- Installation of limit switches
- Control system commissioning
- Installation of receptacles, lighting, tap boxes, CCTV & exterior lighting
Sea Bright
- Installation of interior finishes at gatekeeper house
- Installation of limit switches
- Control system commissioning
- Installation of receptacles, lighting, tap boxes, CCTV & exterior lighting
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