Bridge replacement activity is planned from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Saturday 4/26 and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 4/28/25 through Saturday 5/3, weather permitting. Scheduled construction activities are listed below the travel advisory information.
Waterway Information – NEW INFORMATION AS OF 4/25/25
4/25/25 – 5/1/25 – NO BRIDGE OPENINGS The western half of the channel under the bridge is scheduled to be open for marine travel with horizontal clearance of 37.5 feet and vertical clearance of 15 feet at Mean High Water (MHW)/18.5 feet at Mean Low Water (MLW).
5/1/25 – 5/8/25 – NO BRIDGE OPENINGS The channel is scheduled to be fully open for marine travel with horizontal clearance of 75 feet and vertical clearance of 15 feet at MHW/18.5 feet at MLW.
5/8/25 – 5/22/25 – HALF CHANNEL BRIDGE OPENINGS One span, either east or west, will be in the down position on an as-needed basis, and the opposite half of the channel will be open with horizontal clearance of 37.5 feet and no vertical restriction.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel. USCG has granted permission for the partial closures of the channel and for the temporary deviation from normal drawbridge operations. Monmouth County must comply with the dates approved by the USCG.
Dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.
Roadway and Sidewalk Information
Please be aware of traffic pattern changes and possible travel delays in Sea Bright at the intersection of Route 36 (Ocean Ave) and Rumson Road (CR 520).
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 in Rumson and on the southbound side of Route 36 in Sea Bright.
Temporary delays are possible on any Contractor workday due to movement of construction vehicles and equipment.
The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.
Scheduled Construction Activities
Rumson
Form, Reinforce and Pour Span 4 Deck
Install Interior Finishes at Control House
Install Span lock and Machining
Install Receptacles, Lighting, Tap Boxes, CCTV & Exterior Lighting
Seabright
Install Interior Finishes at Gatekeeper House
Form, Reinforce and Pour Span 6
Form, Reinforce and Pour SE Retaining Wall Stem
Install Span 6 Steel
Install Metal Panels for Machinery Enclosure
Seed and Install Plantings Along Rt 36 East Curb
Install Span lock and Machining
Install Trunion and Align Machinery
Install MCCs, Drive Cabinets, PLC Cabinets
Please visit this page regularly for updates.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding during the construction phase of this important bridge replacement project.
