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MONMOUTH COUNTY

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge S-32 Project

on Rumson Road (CR520) over Shrewsbury River

Borough of Rumson and Borough of Sea Bright, New Jersey

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge S-32 Project

on Rumson Road (CR520) over Shrewsbury River

Travel Advisory

May 20, 2025

Bridge replacement activity is planned for 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, May 23, 2025, weather permitting. Scheduled construction activities are listed below the travel advisory information.

Waterway Information as of 5/20/25

HALF CHANNEL BRIDGE OPENINGS WEDNESDAY 5/21 – FRIDAY 5/23

  • Horizontal clearance of 37.5 feet is scheduled to be open for marine travel starting at 10 a.m.  – one span, either east or west, will be in the down position on an as-needed basis for construction.

FULL CHANNEL BRIDGE OPENINGS RESUME FRIDAY EVENING 5/23/25

  • Horizontal clearance of 75 feet is scheduled to be open for marine travel. Bridge openings will follow the summer schedule:
  • Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – bridge opens on the hour
  • All other times – bridge opens on signal

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).
  • Please be aware of traffic pattern changes and possible travel delays in Rumson at the intersection of Rumson Road with South Ward and Ward Avenues
  • 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 Sidewalk
  • Install Interior Finishes at Control House
  • Strip Span 4 Deck
  • Install Conduit at Rumson Road Intersection
  • Install Curb & Sidewalk
  • Remove Pavement & Install Drainage
  • Install Span Lock and Machining
  • Deck Milling/Grinding
  • Deck Shot Blasting
  • Control System Commissioning
  • Acceptance Testing
  • Install 4-Bar Rail
  • Install 4-Bar Rail – Bascule Span
  • Install Receptacles, Lighting, Tap Boxes, CCTV & Exterior Lighting

 Seabright

  • Install Interior Finishes at Gatekeeper House
  • Form, Reinforce and Pour Span 6 – Pour 2
  • Strip Span 6 Forms
  • Deck Milling/Grinding
  • Deck Shot Blasting
  • PPC Overlay
  • Acceptance Testing
  • Install 4-Bar Rail – Bascule Span
  • Install Curb & Sidewalk
  • 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.

Local Project Delivery Process

Purpose & Need Statement

Data Collection & Environmental Screening Report

Selection of Preliminary Preferred Alternative

Concept Development Report

NEPA Classification

Create Design Communications Report

Initial Public Outreach & Involvement

Approved Design Exception Report

Cost Estimates (Final Design, ROW & Construction)

Approved Environmental Document

Approved Project Plan

Preliminary Engineering Report

Update Design Communications Report

Continued Public Outreach & Involvement

Construction Contract Documents & PS&E Package

Environmental Reevaluations

Environmental Permits

Acquisition of ROW

Update Design Communications Report

Continued Public Outreach & Involvement

Implement and Complete Construction

Continue Public Outreach

As-Builts

Update and Finalize Design Communications Report

Close-out Documentation

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