Plan ahead. The bridge over Townsends Inlet, connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City, will remain shut through Memorial Day.
Cape May County, which announced the continuing closure in a press release, has no firm date for a reopening.
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The bridge closed April 3 after defects were discovered about 20 feet below the water's surface. The issue is a damaged supporting pile that has proven difficult to repair.
The contractor is working 12-hour shifts on weekdays and eight-hour shifts Saturdays, according to the county.
Pedestrians, fishermen and bicyclists can use the bridge except during some construction operations.
Drivers can use Route 9 or the Garden State Parkway to bypass the bridge.