The bridge that takes Route 206 over the Stony Brook in Princeton was built in 1792.
PRINCETON -- The Route 206 bridge over the Stony Brook in Princeton is closed indefinitely as workers make repairs on the state's oldest span, the state Department of Transportation (DOT) said Monday.
Over the weekend, the DOT said the repairs would go into this week, after initially saying the bridge would be closed through Saturday.
DOT spokesman Kevin Israel said Monday the bridge is closed until further notice as inspectors and crews continue to work at the site, just south of downtown Princeton.
On Friday, the DOT closed the bridge and planned more emergency repairs after inspectors found cracks and voids in the stone arches during an inspection, officials said.
The Friday closure was the second last week. Last Monday to Tuesday, the DOT installed a new concrete divider on the southbound lanes after a portion of the stone railing collapsed.
The following detours remain in place for both directions of Route 206.
- Southbound motorists will make a right on Georgetown Franklin Road (County Routye 518), a left Hopewell Princeton Road and a right back onto Route 206 Southbound.
- Northbound motorists will make left onto Carter Road, a right onto Georgetown Franklin Road and a left back onto Route 206 northbound.
Motorists are encouraged to check the DOT's traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time updates.
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