Blades-Seaford Draw Bridge And Cedar Beach Road Bridge In Slaughter Beach Closures Update

The contractual work for these locations is essentially complete. Testing of the Blades-Seaford Draw Bridge's operation is occurring and last minute adjustments are being made to the bridge. On the Cedar Beach Road Bridge in Slaughter Beach the contractor is addressing a few minor items Weather permitting; the bridges should be back in full operation prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
The repairs of the bridges on Front Street in Seaford and Cedar Beach Road in Slaughter Beach were due to damage sustained as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The repairs consisted of full replacement/refurbishment of the mechanical and electrical systems. 

The contract work was performed by JJID, Inc., at a total cost of $467,991.04 ($302,991.04 for Front Street Bridge in Seaford and $165,000.00 for Cedar Beach Road Bridge in Slaughter Beach).

Motorists should be aware that bridge personnel and equipment may be operating in close proximity to the travel lanes.