Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity is scheduled, weather permitting, for shorter hours this week, with alerts about girder deliveries and traffic alternating.

The work will continue through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. During work hours and beyond, Monmouth County officials advise …

Drivers should allow for extra travel time, due to girder deliveries and associated alternating traffic on the Rumson side. This means …

• On Monday, bridge girder deliveries are expected in Rumson.
• From Tuesday through Friday, there will be alternating traffic on Rumson Road due to curb, sidewalk and driveway apron installation.
• Police will assist flaggers with traffic control.

An awareness of construction and delivery vehicles should be maintained. This means …

• 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.

An awareness of work activity continuing in the Shrewsbury River should be maintained. This means …

• Bridge replacement work activity continues on both sides of the Shrewsbury River south of the bridge.
• Please note the channel closure dates have changed. See Recent News for an update on future changes to channel access.

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