Traffic Pattern On Route 72 Causeway Bridges Reverts Back To Off-Season

Motorists heading over to and from Long Beach Island can expect some delays starting next week when the state Department of Transportation reduces the number of lanes on Route 72 for the continuing bridge rehabilitation project,

The lanes between milepost 21 through milepost 28 will be reduced to one lane east and one lane west, with no concrete divider, according to the Stafford Township police department Facebook page.

This pattern will remain in effect until May 2017, when the summer season starts up again.

Wide and oversize vehicles must stop on Route 72 East by Marsha Drive and call 609-597-8581 for a police escort.

"This may result in short delays during your travels," the post states. "Please plan accordingly during the week and expect certain delays in this area."

Image: Stafford Township Police Department