Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Update: County Advises Of Possible Delays

RUMSON, NJ — Work on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement project will continue through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting, according to a county update.

The Monmouth County project is in the construction phase and temporary delays in the area are always possible as construction material deliveries are made, Monmouth County notes.

Meanwhile, the Oceanic Bridge late Wednesday afternoon was temporarily stuck open and was closed to all traffic, according to a police department alert. The matter was quickly resolved and the bridge reopened shortly. Police said a heat-related issue may have caused the problem.

Oceanic Bridge is also under study by the county. According to the county website, the bridge was constructed in 1939 and needs "major rehabilitation or replacement." The county is conducting a study of the bridge with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the website said.

Regarding the current construction project on the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge, the county issued some advisories for this week.

Recommendations for roadway and sidewalk users this week:

• 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 (CR 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.
• Pavement restriping in Rumson includes a “Do Not Block Intersection” roadway marking (a large X inside a rectangle). If traffic backsup on Rumson Road occur during bridge openings or other situations, this area should remain clear for vehicles crossing Rumson Road from Ward and South Ward Avenues.

Recommendations for waterway users:

• Bridge replacement work activity continues on both sides of the Shrewsbury River south of the bridge.
• The 65-foot navigational channel width is expected to remain in effect until Fall 2023.
• Please see the Public Notice for information on future changes to channel access.