Traffic Detours and Bridge Closing in Ocean City, New Jersey This Weekend

South Jersey locals know that the fall season features many events that happen each weekend, leading up to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

One of the communities that are a hub for these events and activities each week is Ocean City. This Cape May County Coastal Community was named one of the Most Beautiful Islands in New Jersey along with one of the best Family Vacation Shore Towns.

But if you live in or plan to visit Ocean City this weekend, you need to be aware that one of the bridges entering town will be closed for over three hours the first weekend of November.

What Ocean City Bridge Will Be Closed To Motorists This Weekend?

On Saturday, November 2nd is the Trail of Two Cities 5K Run.  The race route will have runners starting on Haven Avenue behind the Ocean City Bus Station then travel along 9th Street to the Route 52 Causeway and finish at John F. Kennedy Park in Somers Point.

For the safety of the participants in the Trail of Two Cities 5K, the Ocean City Police Department in conjunction with the City of Somers Point will close the inbound lanes to Ocean City on the Route 52 Causeway.

According to a press release from the Ocean City Department of Community Services, the Route 52 Causeway inbound lanes will be closed from 7:30 am to 10 am on Saturday, November 2nd.

For more information about the Trail of Two Cities 5K Run, you can visit the event page here. I understand some of you may not understand why so many people love Ocean City, well here are the top reasons visitors and locals love this South Jersey Shore Town: