New Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Set To Open: See When

RUMSON, NJ — The new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge (S-32) is set to officially open on Thursday in the late afternoon, borough officials said.

Authorities are asking travelers to allow for increased travel time and expect heavy traffic delays between noon through 6 p.m.

Drivers should also be mindful of changes to traffic patterns, traffic signage and pedestrians.

Until further notice, officials said pedestrian access to Sea Bright will only be available on the south side of the new bridge.

“The Borough of Rumson, Rumson Police Department and Monmouth County thank you for your continued cooperation and patience as we prepare to transition from the existing bridge to the new bridge,” the Rumson Police Department said in an online post.

In 2020, Monmouth County received $31 million in federal funding to replace the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge across the Shrewsbury River.

The existing structure was "at the end of its service life" and required a complete replacement, according to the NJ Department of Transportation. The county proposed a movable bridge to replace the structure.

For more information on the bridge, you can visit the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge website.

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