Thompson Park to Get Pedestrian Bridge

A note from the the July 14 meeting of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders

A pedestrian bridge is slated to connect Thompson Park trail over the pond.

The governing body approved plans for a pedestrian bridge over Thompson Pond on Route 520 in the Lincroft section of Middletown.

The bridge will be located across the street from Christian Brothers Academy and will connect a popular Thompson Park walking trail that is interrupted by the body of water.

Construction is estimated to cost $360,000 and take 90 days to complete, according to Monmouth County Engineer Joseph M. Ettore. No road closures or major traffic impact is expected, Ettore said.

Freeholder Lillian Burry said the resolution was pursued after residents who attended Monmouth County Parks & Recreation Commission meetings requested the bridge to connect the Thompson Park walking path.

The approved resolution allows the project to be put out to bid.