Boaters blocked as Shark River span shuts down for 2 days
The state says the closure is needed to complete repairs on the Route 71 bridge, which connects Belmar to Avon-by-the-Sea.
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Jul 28, 2025, 9:50 AM
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Updated 7 hr ago
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The state says the closure is needed to complete repairs on the Route 71 bridge, which connects Belmar to Avon-by-the-Sea.
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The bridge is expected to reopen next month.
Boaters are being told not to pass underneath the span while the work is underway.
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