Traffic & Transit
Townsend's Inlet Bridge Reopens After Months Of Repairs
The bridge connecting Sea Isle City and Avalon reopened Thursday.
SEA ISLE CITY — The wait is over. The Townsend's Inlet Bridge opened Thursday evening following months of repairs.
The bridge closed in September, following the summer, so repairs could be made to railings. An underwater inspection of bridge pilings found structural damage. The goal was to complete repairs by May 22 — in time for Memorial Day weekend.
But weather, tidal events and overall complexity of the project would delay completion, officials announced in April. Read more: Townsend's Inlet Bridge To Stay Closed Through 'Late Summer'
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The reopening remedies traffic issues caused by people taking alternate routes to beach cities. It took up to 30 minutes to get around the closure, according to NBC Philadelphia.
Cyclists also use the bridge to ride along the Jersey Shore.
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