NOTICE OF MIDDLE THOROFARE BRIDGE CLOSURE

LOWER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Middle Thorofare Bridge in Lower Township, connecting Lower Township Diamond Beach to Cape May will be closed to vehicular, pedestrian, and bike traffic, effective August 18, 2024, for an undetermined time.

The bridge has a total failure of the drive shaft motor used to open the bridge on demand, which failed at 10 am on Saturday. The bridge electrical engineers performed many tests, concluding that the motor was inoperable and irreparable.

The Bridge Commission is currently reviewing all options available both nationally and globally to source this highly specialized motor with the goal of replacement as soon as possible, with the best-case scenario is it taking many weeks.

The Middle Thorofare Bridge will remain in the up position as vessels have the right of way, the commercial fishing industry needs ocean and dock access.

Media updates will be provided as new information becomes available. All businesses remain open on both sides of the bridge.