Washington Rd. Bridge To Close This Week: Here’s When

PRINCETON, NJ - The Washington Road Bridge in Princeton is set to close due to bridge replacement starting this week, authorities said.

Starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Washington Road Bridge will be closed between Faculty Road and Tiger Lane; local access will be maintained between Route 1 and Tiger Lane, Princeton police said.

Work on the bridge is expected to be completed this fall, police said.

Motorists traveling on Route 1 northbound or southbound wishing to travel into Princeton will be directed to use Alexander Road/Alexander Street or South Harrison Street/Lower Harrison Street.

The timing of the work is weather permitting and subject to change.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information.