The bridge was built in 1932, and the state had to fabricate parts for the repairs.
Aerial photo of the Route 71 drawbridge between Avon-by-the Sea and Belmar in Monmouth County, N.J. “The installation of all the new components is ongoing,” Steve Schapiro, a NJDOT spokesperson, said on Wednesday.
After the work is completed, three days of testing the bridge mechanisms could start as soon as May 28, resulting in intermittent channel closures to marine traffic. Officials said it could open sooner if it passes those tests.
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