Bridge Project Prompts Road Closure This Week In Rumson

RUMSON, NJ — The Monmouth County Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement project will necessitate the closing of South Ward Avenue this week.

South Ward Avenue will be closed and detours will be in effect through Friday, starting March 11, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the county and borough announced. The south side (eastbound) sidewalk will also be closed starting Monday.

Police advise allowing for additional travel time and following posted detours.

Residents and motorists are reminded:

• 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 (County Route 520) in Rumson and on the southbound side of Ocean Avenue (Route 36) in Sea Bright.
• Temporary delays are possible on any contractor work day due to movement of construction vehicles and equipment.

Meanwhile, work continues in the Shrewsbury River.

• Bridge replacement work activity continues on both sides of the Shrewsbury River south of the bridge.
• Monmouth County is in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard regarding channel closure dates.

The county is in the construction phase of the project. The new bridge will be constructed alongside the existing bridge so traffic flow and pedestrian access will be maintained during the entire phase of construction, the county says.

Once the new movable bridge is completed, traffic will shift to the new structure and the existing bridge will then be demolished.

For more information, schedule details and regular updates throughout the week, visit the Rumson Sea-Bridge Bridge website.