For Immediate
Release:
February 7, 2022
Glimmer
Glass Bridge intermittent closures begin Monday, Feb. 7
MANASQUAN, NJ – The Glimmer Glass Bridge (W-9) will
be closed intermittently beginning Monday, Feb. 7 through Thursday, Feb. 10 to
perform testing and engineering evaluation of existing bridge components.
“The Glimmer Glass Bridge will only be closed for
five to ten minutes at a time for analysis and testing, so there will be no
detours posted,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the
Department of Public Works and Engineering. “We apologize for any inconvenience
these closures cause to those traveling in the area. Our crews will work as quickly
as possible to minimize disruptions to traffic.”
The bridge will continue to operate normally for
marine traffic but will close for five to ten minutes at a time to vehicle and
pedestrian traffic. Bridge operators will remain on call 24/7 to ensure safe
marine travels.
In total, the County maintains of approximately 1,000 lane
miles of roads, 980 bridges and culverts and 250 traffic signals and
beacons.
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