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Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge to open Thursday, expect traffic delays: Cops
RUMSON ― The new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge over the Shrewsbury River is to officially open Thursday afternoon, according to a public alert sent from borough police. Heavy traffic delays are expected between noon and 6 p.m. on July 31, police said. It's been four years since officials broke ground on the $130 million project to replace the span, which as its name implies, connects the boroughs of Sea Bright and Rumson. More Local News: DWI checkpoint this weekend to be on Ocean Avenue in this NJ Shore town The old bridge was built in 1950 and had approached the end of its lifespan, with structural and functional limitations that did not meet modern design standards, according to Monmouth County officials, who are responsible for the structure. Contact Asbury Park Press reporter Erik Larsen at elarsen@ This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: New Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge to open Thursday, heavy traffic expected Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
30-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge could be delayed, report says
Two weeks ago, the Gordie Howe International Bridge reached a major milestone as the tower cranes that helped build the bridge were removed, signaling that construction is almost over. However, a report from the financial and analytics company S&P Global suggests that the opening of the bridge could be delayed as much as six months. The report indicates construction delays at both the Canadian and U.S. ports of entry facilities could postpone the bridge opening. According to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, work on the bridge is progressing toward its projected completion of fall 2025, with only 2% of construction work remaining. Chief Relations Officer Heather Grondin provided a statement, saying in part, "As with any major construction project, at this stage, it is too early to offer a specific opening date for the Gordie Howe International Bridge." CBS News Detroit reached out to the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. CBSA provided the following emailed statement: "Handover of the buildings started in early 2025 with the CBSA receiving access to the facility to start its installation of equipment. CBSA employees have begun to occupy the port of entry buildings. The CBSA will be ready to provide services at the Canadian port of entry by the opening date." U.S. Customs and Border Protection deferred our inquiries to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. Meanwhile, similar work is happening at the 11 Canadian port of entry structures. The S&P report also noted there are delays at the Michigan Interchange, which connects the bridge to Interstate 75 in Detroit. Grondin says painting and signage installations are underway, which are part of the final steps to connect I-75 to the U.S. port of entry line.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Lydney residents and businesses to celebrate reopening of bridge
Residents are holding a celebration for the reopening of a bridge, almost eight months on from when it was damaged by flooding and a bridge on Newerne Street, Lydney, closed in November after Storm Bert swept floodwater through the Gloucestershire town. In December, a car hit the bridge, causing further was partly reopened in January but fully reopened on Friday after weeks of repair work, with the community planning a celebratory fun day on Harris, from Gloucestershire County Council, thanked residents for their patience. Grace Williams from Knockley Pet Foods, which overlooks the bridge, said Saturday morning's festivities were being held to thank those who supported the business."Our customers are amazing and they did continue to support us, we know it was really difficult to get to us," she said."A lot of the other businesses weren't so lucky... town itself has been really quiet."We're definitely relieved that it's open, it's going to be a lot easier." Kirsty Scott, who owns refill shop Forest Friendly on Newerne Street, said the bridge opening was "perfect timing" for the summer holidays and tourist season."Business owners are [relieved], definitely, and I think people who own hot cars in this hot weather are too," she said."It's been eventful and I've seen a lot of traffic sitting outside. It seems quieter today because it's flowing in both directions." Joe Harris said "final work" to the bridge wall would be completed off-road, without causing traffic disruption."I do appreciate the impact of the closure on local residents and businesses and thank you again for your patience while we completed the essential repairs," he said."Thanks also to the team who tackled this challenging job which included diving below the bridge to check for structural damage."
