# Route 36 Bridge Closure & Replacement | Newark News

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Podcast: [Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114)
Published: 2026-09-14T09:55:42+00:00
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## Resource

Route 36’s historic 1941 bridge over Troutmans Creek in Long Branch is shutting down for a major $8 million federal-funded overhaul, slated to reopen by spring 2027—just in time to avoid summer tourist chaos. With a failing safety rating of 3 out of 9 and handling 23,000 cars daily, officials are racing to replace it before the damage gets worse. Detours will be in place until Memorial Day 2027, so drivers better watch those signs—or risk getting lost. The new bridge? Same look, same function—just safer and longer-lasting. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/09/14/85-year-old-bridge-replacement-to-bring-route-36-closures-in-long-branch-through-spring-2027/YrOMds1vdqhQhHpkhaMv6 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/32511994e827aba8 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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