FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering reminds local residents and visitors that parking is not allowed on the county’s Oceanic Bridge between Rumson and Middletown. 
 
“Public interest in viewing the dolphins in the Navesink River is creating a public safety issue,” said John Tobia, director of the county’s Department of Public Works Engineering. “Recently, motorists seeking to get closer to the dolphins have begun parking on the Oceanic Bridge. This creates a problem for other motorists and a safety issue for pedestrians and bicyclists attempting to cross the bridge.” 
 
Enforcement of rules and ordinances on county bridges are the carried out by local law enforcement agencies. Middletown and Rumson police departments will ticket any vehicle parked on the Oceanic Bridge. 
 
“This effort will make sure that safe passage on the bridge continues for motor vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians,” said Tobia. “The county appreciates the enforcement efforts of officers in Middletown and Rumson.” 
         

Since the dolphins arrived in the area in late June, they have drawn crowds along the banks and in the waters of the Navesink and Upper Shrewsbury Rivers. Boaters are required to keep a 50 foot distance from the dolphins. Enforcement of rules on the water is the responsibility of the NJ State Police. 
            
The Oceanic Bridge is one of four movable bridges owned, operated and maintained by the county. 

 
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