Construction on the Thomas A. Mathis Bridge, the causeway that connects Toms River with the Barnegat Peninsula, will begin during the spring, state officials said.
Announced last year, the work involves major repairs to the span, which was built in 1950. The bridge is older than the adjacent westbound Tunney Bridge.
“During the major construction months, the Mathis Bridge will be completely closed to vehicular traffic,” said New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Jamie Fox in a letter
Community News
Plans for 450 Homes At Former Circus Liquors Revealed
Shore News Network
Community News
Community News
High Bacteria Levels Trigger Swimming Advisories at 10 New Jersey Beaches
Shore News Network
Business News
Another Jackson Restaurant Could Close This Fall
Shore News NetworkShore News Network Staff Report
Shore News Network Staff Report is used for collective news coverage produced by multiple members of the newsroom. These reports may include reporting, research, updates and editorial contributions from several writers and editors rather than a single credited author. Each report is reviewed and published by the Shore News Network editorial team.
Learn More About Shore News Network Staff Report →