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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity continues this week as developments maintain status quo.

The work this week will continue during the hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Friday, work will be done from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m..

During these time slots, Monmouth County officials advise …

Roadway and sidewalk travelers …

  • 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 eastbound sidewalk on the bridge has been reopened for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Waterway travelers …

  • Bridge replacement work activity continues on both sides of the Shrewsbury River south of the bridge.
  • The 65-foot navigational channel width is expected to remain in effect until the fall of 2023.
  • Please see the Public Notice for information on future changes to channel access.
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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

After a Memorial Day with no construction, Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement continues Tuesday through Thursday during the usual 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. hours and a cut 3:30 p.m. on Friday and one major development in bridge traversing. The sidewalk across the bridge has been reopened.

Monmouth County officials’ travel advisory for users of the bridge roadway, sidewalk and waterway is as follows …

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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge and Roadwork Travel Advisory

This week, the usual schedule of construction work on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement will stay the same, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday, weather permitting.

However, there are other projects in progress in Rumson in close proximity to the bridge, adding to the status quo travel advisory this week.

“New Jersey American Water will be conducting roadwork on Rumson Road tomorrow, May 17, from the hours of 10 a.m. through 7pm. Rumson Road will be closed eastbound at Fair Haven Road. All traffic will be detoured Northbound on Fair Haven Road to Ridge Road. Westbound Rumson Road will be closed at Bellevue Ave. Traffic will be detoured Northbound to Ridge Road,” Rumson police said in a released statement. “HEAVY Traffic is expected along with delays. Please avoid the area if possible.”

Pothole repair is set for Friday. This means …

  • Expect alternating traffic on Rumson Road (CR 520) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. due to pothole repairs.
  • Flaggers will assist with traffic control.
  • Drivers should allow for extra travel time.

Construction and delivery vehicles will continue to be in the area. This means …

  • Temporary delays are possible on any contractor work day as construction and delivery vehicles enter and exit the work areas.

The eastbound sidewalk on the bridge remans closed. This means …

  • The sidewalk on the south side of the bridge will be closed until further notice.
  • Sidewalk users should cross at the pedestrian striping at the new island at Old Rumson Road to access the north side (westbound) walkway.

Construction work continues in the Shrewsbury River. This means …

  • Bridge replacement work is ongoing on both sides of the river south of the bridge.
  • The 65-foot navigational channel width is expected to remain in effect until the fall of 2023.
  • Please see the Public Notice for information on future changes to channel access.
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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

The weekend’s drenching, flooding rainfall has stopped; and, the halt was just in time to keep Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity status quo.

Monmouth County officials have announced that construction work for Monday through Friday will continue at the latest usual hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the slightest of changes in the travel advisory.

Here’s what’s happening this week …

Construction and delivery vehicles will continue to traverse the area. This means …

  • Temporary delays are possible on any contractor work day as construction and delivery vehicles enter and exit the work areas.

The eastbound sidewalk on the bridge is closed. This means …

  • The sidewalk on the south side of the bridge will be closed until further notice.
  • Sidewalk users should cross at the pedestrian striping at the new island at Old Rumson Road to access the north side (westbound) walkway.

Construction activity is continuing in the Shrewsbury River. This means …

  • Bridge replacement work is ongoing on both sides of the river south of the bridge.
  • The 65-foot navigational channel width is expected to remain in effect until Fall 2023.
  • Please see the Public Notice for information on future changes to channel access.
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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

Photo/Nick Lenczyk

The Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement continues with some change in construction activity for this week, Monmouth County officials advise.

The 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. work schedule remains Monday through Friday, weather permitting. Anticipated activity on and in proximity to the bridge is as follows:

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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

This week, as construction work on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement continues, Monmouth County officials advise that work will be done during more expanded hours this Monday through Friday. from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Specifically, travelers in the area should anticipate some added travel time and be aware of …

Construction vehicle activity in close proximity to the bridge. This means …

  • Temporary delays are possible on any contractor work day as construction vehicles enter and exit the work areas.

The continued closure of the sidewalk on the eastbound side of the bridge. This means …

  • The sidewalk on the south (eastbound) side of the bridge will be closed until further notice. Sidewalk users must use the north (westbound) side walkway to cross the bridge.

The continued work activity in the Shrewsbury River. This means …

  • Bridge replacement work is ongoing on both sides of the river south of the bridge.
  • The 65-foot navigational channel width is expected to remain in effect until the fall 2023.
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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Replacement Travel Advisory

As the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction continues, Monmouth County officials have advised that work for this week, Monday through Friday, will resume during somewhat extended hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Rumson-Fair Haven area and Sea Bright residents and all traversing the area of the bridge are advised of the following …

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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

In this week’s Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement travel advisory for the Rumson-Fair Haven area, Monmouth County officials are alerting drivers that they should allow for extra travel time from Monday through Friday, noting the hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

County officials advise …

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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge construction 2023
Photo/Elaine Van Develde

In this week’s Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement travel advisory for the area, Monmouth County officials are alerting drivers that they should allow for extra travel time from Monday through Friday, noting the hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday.

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