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NJ: Raritan Bay - Shrewsbury River, SR32 Bridge Replacement
- Date Reported: Apr 24, 2025
- Reporter: Ted Stehle
- Source: USCG District 1
- Description:
MODIFIED_DATE: 2025-04-23
DESCRIPTION: General/Bridges/Modification From: 2025-04-23 To: 2025-11-30 Location: 40.36579° N / 73.975614° W Bridge Name: Shrewsbury River 32 State Route Bridge Bridge Replacement to the S-32 (Rumson Road) Bridge over Shrewsbury River at mile 4.0 is in progress. There will be barge equipment operating IVO the bridge. For barge placement details, please contact David Nyarko, Resident Engineer at 646-334-2431 or via marine radio VHF-FM CH 13/16. For the bascule span work, the Shrewsbury River navigational channel will be partially/half channel closed as follows: April 22nd to May 1st – Both Span in down position. The West Half of the channel is open for marine traffic with vertical height restrictions. May 1st to May 8th – Both Span in down position. Full channel open for marine traffic with vertical height restrictions. May 8th to May 22nd - Either East or West Span in Down position on an as-needed basis, the opposite half of the channel will be open without vertical restriction. During the partial/half channel closure, a barge will be within the federal navigation channel under the span being erected, the width of the channel will be reduced to 37'-6", which is half the channel width. At that time, an advanced warning sign with a directional arrow stating "CAUTION CHANNEL WIDTH REDUCED TO 37.6 FT" will be posted. The dates/times for this work may change due to weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances. Updates will be provided, as they are available, in the D1 LNM and on the project website at https://www.rumsonseabrightbridge.comand and click on the Travel Advisory or Channel Info links at the top of the page. To receive e-mail updates for this project select the "Contact Us" tab, then "E-mail List Sign Up" from the drop-down menu. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. The project will be completed by November 30, 2025. - Lat / Lon: N 40° 21.947' / W 073° 58.537'
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