McClees Bridge Project Paused; Navesink River Rd. Reopens Friday

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The McClee's bridge replacement project has now entirely been put on hold, and Navesink River Road will reopen to traffic on Friday, May 21, announced Monmouth County on Wednesday afternoon.

“We have run into unexpected delays with the bridge replacement project, so we have decided to put it on hold until after Labor Day,” said Commissioner Director Tom Arnone. “As we are about to enter the unofficial start of summer, we want to minimize the disruption of traffic and feel that this project is better suited for early fall.”

During the closure, the southwest retaining wall of the bridge was replaced. After Labor Day, the project will resume to replace northwest retaining wall.

The McClees Creek bridge is being replaced due to age and normal deterioration from car traffic over the years.

Initial Patch report: Navesink River Road Stretch To Be Closed For 30 Days (March 16)

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