Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Winter Travel Advisory

The Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction schedule remains status quo this week, with work scheduled from the usual 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., through Friday, weather permitting.

Monmouth County officials advise …

Waterway travelers to maintain an awareness that:

  • The eastern half of the navigational channel is available for marine travel.
  • The horizontal clearance for the eastern side has been reduced to 35 feet at the roadway level.This restriction is in place until further notice.
  • Below the roadway level, the horizontal clearance on the eastern side of the channel remains at 37.5 feet.
  • The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel and has granted permission for full and partial closures the contractor needs to install the two new bridge spans.
  • The Public Notice   with a list of anticipated full and partial closure dates through the spring of 2025 remains in effect. Monmouth County must comply with the dates approved by the USCG.
  • Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.

Roadway and sidewalk travelers maintain an awareness that:

  • Construction and delivery vehicles will continue to be 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 workday due to movement of construction vehicles and equipment.
  • The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.

— Photos/Nick Lencyzk