Route 71/Main Street Drawbridge Replacement
Sector: Road • Location: Belmar/Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey, United States
Source: The Coast Star
The Route 71/Main Street drawbridge over Shark River connecting Belmar and Avon-By-The-Sea is closed indefinitely due to a mechanical failure. The nearly century-old bridge is slated to be replaced by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) in a project expected to begin in 2028 and complete in 2031. The replacement will require a complete road closure, detour, and potential ferry serv
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Road, Bridge, Government
- Location
- Belmar/Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Coast Star
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Route 71/Main Street drawbridge over Shark River connecting Belmar and Avon-By-The-Sea is closed indefinitely due to a mechanical failure. The nearly century-old bridge is slated to be replaced by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) in a project expected to begin in 2028 and complete in 2031. The replacement will require a complete road closure, detour, and potential ferry service during the four-year project. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New Jersey |
City | Belmar/Avon-By-The-Sea |
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Source | The Coast Star |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Bridge, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-21 |
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