County of Monmouth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 19, 2025

Navesink River Road bridge closure for
emergency repairs

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Navesink River Road has been closed to traffic near the bridge over McClees Creek for emergency repairs due to damage to a retaining wall.

“I want to stress that there is no damage to the bridge itself. The excessive recent rainfall has saturated the underlying soils supporting the roadway approach, resulting in movement of the adjacent retaining walls and visible roadway settlement. For the safety of the travelling public, the County has closed the road and initiated repairs,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Division of Engineering, “With that said, we have contacted the design professionals, contractor and inspectors from the original construction to review what may have caused this.”

“We put our trust in the expertise of our hired professionals, and we will ensure they are held fully accountable for this unacceptable failure,” added Commissioner Director Arnone.

The County mobilized an emergency contractor, who was onsite at 7 a.m. to begin repairs to the retaining wall. Inspectors will evaluate the full extent of the repairs and estimate the timeframe.

“Please know that we understand the public's frustration and are working diligently to reopen the road,” said Commissioner Director Arnone. “We ask that everyone in the area follow the posted detours during the closure.”

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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