The stormy weather has slowed down work on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge for a few days, but the status quo schedule remains, with one added alert.

Construction work will continue on the bridge replacement in the absence of the present rain from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday.

Monmouth County officials advise the public traversing the area this week to …

Allow for extra travel time on South Ward Avenue in Rumson. This means …

• Expect alternating traffic on S. Ward Avenue due to work requiring the closure of one lane.
• Police will assist with traffic control.

Maintain an awareness of construction and delivery vehicles. This means …

• Two bridge girder deliveries are expected on Friday, Sept. 29, n Sea Bright.
• 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.

Maintain an awareness of work activity in the Shrewsbury River. this means …

• The 65-foot navigational channel width is now expected to remain in effect until at least December 2023.
• Bridge replacement work activity will continue 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.

— Photos/Nick Lenczyk

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