Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement work continues this week on its usual 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule through Friday, weather permitting, of course, with noted Shrewsbury River channel advisories, according to Monmouth County officials.
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement work continues this week on its usual 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule through Friday, weather permitting, of course, with noted Shrewsbury River channel advisories, according to Monmouth County officials.
The family of Daniel Brown would like everyone to remember and take heed of these words of wisdom: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”
Rumson-raised Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) 2005 graduate Daniel Brown passed away on Sept. 18, 2024. He was 37.
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity continues this week with new roadway and channel travel alerts. The work schedule remains from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, through Friday.
Construction of the new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge remains on the same 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. work schedule through Friday, weather permitting. The major alert for waterborne travel is that the full channel closure is in effect this week through Friday; and, there will be temporary traffic shifts in Sea Bright.
Longtime Rumsonite and Red Bank resident, Charles Edward Schafer III, lovingly known as “Chic,” passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Rumsonite Leo Sugg Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, “after a lifetime filled with love, dedication, and quiet strength.” He was 58.
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity continues this week with no work on Labor Day. Work will proceed Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. The channel closure postponement has been announced by Monmouth County officials.
Waterway Information
The upcoming channel closure in the Shrewsbury River has been postponed to Monday, Sept. 16, starting at 6 a.m..
The details …
From 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, the navigational channel under the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge will be completely closed to all marine traffic.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel and has granted permission for upcoming full and partial closures needed for installation of the two new bridge spans.
The channel under the bridge will be open at full width (75 feet) to marine vessels on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22.
Please see the Updated Public Notice for all full and half closure dates. 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 Information
Access to Old Rumson Road from Rumson Road (CR 520) has been reconfigured to improve sight distance and reduce conflict points associated with temporary conditions. (Note: This reconfigured traffic pattern is a temporary condition and will be evaluated by Monmouth County and Rumson Borough over the coming months as to how it is functioning and if permanent modifications to the original design may be needed.)
The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.
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.
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