Shark River Bridge Closure and Repair
Sector: Bridge • Location: Belmar, New Jersey, United States
Source: 94.3 The Point
The Shark River Bridge, a 93-year-old drawbridge connecting Avon-by-the-Sea and Belmar in New Jersey, is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a mechanical failure of the south leaf. The bridge remains in the open position to allow marine traffic to pass. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) is assessing the situation to determine a repair timeline. The DOT states it spends $1.5 m
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Bridge, Automotive, Road, Government
- Location
- Belmar, New Jersey, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- 94.3 The Point
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Status
Original status | closed for repairs |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Shark River Bridge, a 93-year-old drawbridge connecting Avon-by-the-Sea and Belmar in New Jersey, is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a mechanical failure of the south leaf. The bridge remains in the open position to allow marine traffic to pass. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) is assessing the situation to determine a repair timeline. The DOT states it spends $1.5 million annually on preventative maintenance and has conducted multiple repairs and rehabilitations over the years. A capital project to replace the Route 71 Bridge is in design, with construction expected to start in 2028 and complete in 2031. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New Jersey |
City | Belmar |
Source
Source | 94.3 The Point |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Automotive, Road, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-22 |
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