For Immediate
Release:
September 10, 2021
Navesink River
Road to close for bridge replacement
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Navesink River Road will close to
traffic beginning on Monday, Sept. 13 to replace the bridge over McClees Creek.
The bridge is being replaced due to age and normal deterioration
from vehicular traffic during its years in service. This project originally
started construction in April of 2021 but due to issues underground, the work
was postponed until after the summer.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this road closure causes
as the bridge is being replaced,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone,
liaison to the County’s Department of Public Works and Engineering. “We
appreciate the patience of those who travel on Navesink River Road during this construction
project and will work to get it done as quickly as possible.”
The road will be closed to vehicular traffic. Drivers
should plan to use an alternate route during construction. Detour signs have
been posted throughout the area to assist drivers.
The construction is being performed by J. Fletcher
Creamer & Son, Inc. of Hackensack.
The work is anticipated to be completed by the spring
of 2022.
In total, the County maintains approximately 1,000 lane
miles of roads, 980 bridges and culverts and 250 traffic signals and
beacons.
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