Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement constriction activity remains status quo this week, with the exception of a change in work hours on each side of the bridge.

On the Rumson side, work will continue Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. On the Sea Bright side, construction work will continue for longer hours, from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through Friday.

During construction work hours, Monmouth County officials advise …

Waterway users should maintain an awareness of bridge construction activity, with one noted change. This means …

• Please note the channel closure dates have changed.  Due to steel fabrication delays, channel closures are not anticipated at this point until December of this year or later. This means that the 65-foot navigational channel width is expected to remain as such until that time. Updates will be provided, as they are available. Please see the linked Public Notice. To access the U.S. Coast Guard’s Local Notice to Mariners, click here.
• Bridge replacement work activity continues on both sides of the Shrewsbury River south of the bridge.

Bridge roadway and sidewalk users should maintain an awareness of construction activity. 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.

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