West Front Street Bridge Will Close On January 5th
photo via visitmonmouth.com
The West Front Street Bridge (S-17) that connects Red Bank and Middletown will close to vehicular traffic on or about Monday, January 5, 2015 and remained closed through Sunday May 17, according to a statement from the Monmouth County Department of Public Information and Tourism.
Also known as Hubbard’s Bridge, the structure which was built in 1921 is being replaced with a modern bridge that will compliment the look an function of the nearby Coopers Bridge which connects Red Bank and Middletown on Route 35. The project started in August of 2013 while keeping the bridge open to cars and trucks. The closure announced today signals that the 16 month project is entering its final phase.
Pedestrians will continue to be allowed to use the bridge during this period and bicyclists will be allowed to walk their bikes over the structure.
Posted: December 22nd, 2014 | Author: admin | Filed under: Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Red Bank, Tom Arnone | Tags: Freeholder Tom Arnone, Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Red Bank, Tom Arnone, Traffic nightmare, West Front Street Bridge | 2 Comments »