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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

August 8, 2025

The new bridge is open to motorists and pedestrians.

The Contractor is scheduled to continue construction phase work on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. Construction vehicles will continue to enter and exit the work areas on Rumson Road in Rumson and on Route 36 in Sea Bright.

Roadway and Sidewalk Information

  • The sidewalk on the north side of the bridge is closed.
  • Delays are possible due to construction activities.
  • Motorists and pedestrians should be aware of new traffic patterns associated with use of the new bridge.

Waterway Information

  • Normal bridge operations are expected.
  • 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.

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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