POINT PLEASANT — Drivers traveling between Point Pleasant and Bay Head will once again be able to cross the Point Pleasant Canal as the Loveland Town Bridge reopens following weeks of repairs.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that work on the span along Bridge Avenue is expected to wrap up by midday on February 28, with all construction barriers scheduled to be cleared.
The bridge, which dates back to 1971, was shut down in both directions on January 5 so crews could complete what transportation officials described as priority maintenance. The project focused on tightening and replacing support cables to maintain the structure’s safe and reliable operation.
Officials first announced the planned closure back in December 2025.
According to an update from Point Pleasant officials, construction began January 9 with the installation of temporary jacking towers at both ends of the bridge. Those supports were later dismantled after the cable work was completed. Crews also performed strain gauge testing and cleaned and lubricated lift cables and sheaves. Final counterweight balancing adjustments and equipment removal are expected to continue into next week.
Additional construction is planned this spring along Bridge Avenue. The right lane in both directions between Bay Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard/Rue Lido will close for concrete curb repairs. Once that phase is finished, the roadway will be repaved and restriped. Transportation officials said advance notice will be provided before any lane closures take effect.
In a statement, Point Pleasant officials thanked the state transportation department for completing the repairs promptly and expressed appreciation to residents and neighboring communities for their patience during the two-month closure.
