Bridge replacement activity is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Saturday 7/19 through Friday 7/25, weather permitting. Scheduled construction activities are listed below the travel advisory information.
Waterway Information
Normal bridge operations are expected at all times.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel. USCG may grant permission for partial closures of the channel and/or for temporary deviation from normal drawbridge operations. Monmouth County must comply with instructions from USCG.
Roadway and Sidewalk Information
Please be aware of potential traffic pattern changes and possible travel delays on both sides of the bridge.
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.
The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.
Scheduled Construction Activities
Rumson
Install Permanent Railing – West Approach
Install Railing – Fender Access Platform
Install Machinery Guards
Install Trunnion access platform
Install Permanent Engine Exhaust
Paint Machinery
Paint Stairs & Railing – Control & Gatekeeper House
Paint Doors – Control & Gatekeeper House
Touch-up Paint Bascule Span Steel
Seabright
Controls Work to Bring Leaf Online
Grounding and Bonding of Trunnion
Commissioning & Testing with WSP
Operator Training
Install Roller Shead Pockets
Install Drop Ceiling
Install Marine Radio
Install Lights – Street Level
Install Work Desk, Chair & Locker
Install Anti-Climb Mesh
Install Tide Clearance Gauge Lights (South Fender)
Install Machinery Guards
Install Trunnion access platform
Install Permanent Engine Exhaust
Paint Machinery
Paint Stairs & Railing – Control & Gatekeeper House
Paint Doors – Control & Gatekeeper House
Touch-up Paint Bascule Span Steel
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.
