Traffic & Transit
Route 37 Bridge Testing Planned, Expect Delays: Officials
The state Department of Transportation said testing on the lift mechanisms on the bridge is the final phase on the bridge project.
TOMS RIVER, NJ — If you're planning to head over to Seaside Heights Wednesday to enjoy this final burst of summer, be prepared for traffic delays.
The lift mechanisms on the Thomas A. Mathis Bridge on Route 37 connecting Toms River to the barrier island will be undergoing testing intermittently on Wednesday to ensure they are working properly.
The state Department of Transportation announced the final testing last week; there have been some overnight closures for testing as well.
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The testing of the double leaf bascule moveable lift span bridge's components is the final piece of the $56.4 million federally funded project that replaced the deck on the Mathis Bridge, which was 68 years old.
The major construction was completed in May 2018 and included repairing and replacing the mechanical and electrical components that operate the lift span.
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