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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

June 13, 2025

Bridge replacement activity is planned from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Monday 6/16 through Friday 6/20, weather permitting. Scheduled construction activities are listed below the travel advisory information.

Waterway Information – Updated 6/16/25

The current schedule for the new bridge spans is as follows:

Monday 6/16 to Wednesday 6/18 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Single span lifts will be on signal
Two span lifts require 2 hours advance notice
After 5 p.m. on Wednesday 6/18Normal summer bridge operation

Dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.

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

  • Machinery Base Grouting – West
  • Control Work to Bring Leaf Online
  • Install Permanent Railing – West Approach
  • Install Railing – Fender Access Platform
  • Install Counterweight Sump Pump – Electric/Control Panel

 Seabright

  • Repair Span Lock Stiffener
  • Machinery Base Grouting – East
  • Controls Work to Bring Leaf Online
  • Commissioning & Testing with WSP
  • Install Roller Shead Pockets
  • Install Drop Ceiling
  • Install Bathroom Tiles in Control House
  • Install Bathroom Toilet and Sink
  • Install Antenna for Marine Radio
  • Install Marine Radio
  • Install Air Horn
  • Install Exterior Lights
  • Install Lights – Street Level
  • Install Kitchenette, Cabinet & Microwave
  • Install Kitchenette Water Heater
  • Install Bathroom Water Heater
  • Install Tide Clearance Gauge Sign
  • Install Tide Clearance Gauge Lights (South Fender)

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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