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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

November 1, 2024

Bridge replacement activity is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, for

  • Monday, November 4
  • Wednesday, November 6 through Friday, November 8

No work is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5.

Waterway Information

  • The channel under the bridge is currently open at half width (37.5 feet). The western half of the channel is available for marine travel.
  • The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel and has granted permission for full and partial closures the Contractor needs to install the two new bridge spans.
  • Please see the Public Notice Update – 10/10/24 for the list of anticipated full and partial closure dates through Spring 2025. Monmouth County must comply with the dates approved by the USCG.
  • Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.

Roadway and Sidewalk Information

  • 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 (CR 520) in Rumson and on the southbound side of Ocean Avenue (Route 36) in Sea Bright.
  • Temporary delays are possible on any Contractor workday due to movement of construction vehicles and equipment.
  • Access to Old Rumson Road from Rumson Road (CR 520) was reconfigured in June 2024. See the 6/7/24 Recent News post for more information.
  • The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.

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

Recent News