Recent News

On or about July 30, 2022, weather permitting, bridge replacement construction activity in the Shrewsbury River will require the existing navigational channel width to be reduced from 75′ to 65′ for an estimated 12 months.

The channel will continue to be open to mariners. For additional details, click to view the Public Notice.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding during the construction phase of this important bridge replacement.

New information has been added to the Construction Updates page regarding field activity scheduled to begin on or about May 23, 2022.

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This is a courtesy note to inform Rumson and Sea Bright communities of crane mobilization activity by the bridge contractor starting on or about Monday, May 9. Please see the Travel Advisory page for travel changes associated with this work.

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This is a courtesy note to inform the communities of Rumson and Sea Bright that the bridge contractor might close the eastbound shoulder of Rumson Road in the area of West Park during the day on May 5, 2022 for construction activity. Please see the Travel Advisory page.

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This is a courtesy note to inform the communities of Rumson and Sea Bright that the JCP&L utility work along Rumson Road in the area of West Park will continue through the week of April 11, 2022.

The work along Ocean Avenue (Route 36) was completed today, April 8.

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This is a courtesy note to inform the communities of Rumson and Sea Bright that the JCP&L utility work along Rumson Road in the area of West Park has been extended into next week.

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This is a courtesy note to inform the communities of Rumson and Sea Bright that last week’s traffic staging and detour along Rumson Road in the area of West Park was JCP&L utility related work, not bridge contractor activity. JCP&L indicated their work will continue through this week.

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The following field activity is underway for bridge replacement construction in both Rumson and Sea Bright. These activities will continue in the coming weeks:

• Implement vibration monitoring surveys (property owners within 300’ to receive letters)
• Install vibration monitoring devices
• Implement tree protection and removal plan
• Install construction signage & variable message signs
• Movement and set-up of construction equipment and materials
• Install open wire fencing around project area work sites
• Install wooden stockade fencing near West Park playground

A separate Travel Advisory page will be added to the main menu bar to inform the public of vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, or marine travel changes.

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