Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

With work on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge halted for the Fourth of July holiday, it resumed today and continues through Friday during the usual 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. hours, Monmouth County officials announced.

Here’s what to expect with construction activity for the rest of this week …

Roadway and sidewalk users should maintain awareness of construction activity and delivery and construction vehicles and equipment. This means …

Recent pavement restriping in Rumson included a “Do Not Block Intersection” roadway marking (a large X inside a rectangle). During bridge openings or other situations, if vehicles back-up on Rumson Road, this area should remain clear to allow vehicles on Ward and South Ward Avenues to cross 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.

Waterway users should maintain an awareness of construction activity. This means …

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.