Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory — Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity remains status quo with some new alerts and construction work scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for through Saturday this week, weather permitting.

Advisories from Monmouth County Officials

Roadway and sidewalk travelers should maintain an awareness of …

Waterway construction activity:

The western half of the channel under the bridge is currently open for marine travel with horizontal clearance of 37.5 feet. This restriction will remain through May 25.
There will be no bridge openings from Monday, April 21, through Wednesday, April 30. The western half of the channel will be open with vertical clearance of 15 feet at Mean High Water (MHW) and 18.5 feet at Mean Low Water (MLW).
There will also be no bridge openings from May 5 through 8. The western half of the channel will be open with vertical clearance of 15 feet at MHW and 18.5 feet at MLW.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel. USCG has granted permission for the partial closure of the channel and for the temporary deviations from normal drawbridge operations. Monmouth County must comply with the dates approved by the USCG.
Dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.

Roadway and sidewalk construction activity:

There will be traffic pattern changes and possible travel delays in Sea Bright at the intersection of Ocean Ave and Rumson Road.
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.
The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.

— Photos/Elaine Van Develde