The bridge was repaired last week after getting stuck in the open position.
, a bridge that links two Jersey Shore municipalities abruptly closed again late Friday night after it was hit by a boat, police said.
The Middle Thorofare Bridge, which connects Lower Township and Wildwood Crest, was closed as of 10:30 p.m., according to social media posts from the police departments of both towns. “Please avoid the area and take an alternate route via George Redding Bridge ,” the Lower Township department said on social media.motor failure left the bridge stuck in the upright position and forced officials to close it
early the morning of Aug. 18. The span was initially deemed inoperable and unrepairable by officials, who said the best-case scenario is that repairs would take “many weeks.” However, officials later said they located a new drive-shaft motor and worked around the clock to repair the system. It was reopened on Aug. 21.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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