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Weekly Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

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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:

Rumson police have advised that through roughly 4 p.m. today, Ridge Road westbound of Bingham Ave will be closed. Please follow posted detour signs.”

And closer to the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge, county officials advise that travelers should …

Maintain awareness of construction vehicle activity. This means …

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

Remember that 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.

Be advised that the construction activity in the Shrewsbury River is continuing. This means …

  • Bridge replacement work is ongoing on both sides of the river south of the bridge.
  • The 65’ 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.