Officials are looking 'both nationally and globally' to find a source to replace a highly-specialized motor that broke over the weekend.
A motor failure forced officials to close the Middle Thorofare Bridge, which is also called the Two Mile Bridge, to all car, bike and pedestrian traffic early Sunday morning, Wildwood Crest Mayor Don Cabrera said over the weekend.
“The bridge has a total failure of the drive shaft motor used to open the bridge on demand, which failed at 10 a.m. on Saturday,” Cape May County officials said in a statement. “The bridge electrical engineers performed many tests, concluding that the motor was inoperable and irreparable,” county officials said. “The Bridge Commission is currently reviewing all options available both nationally and globally to source this highly specialized motor with the goal of replacement as soon as possible, with the best-case scenario is it taking many weeks.”
The bridge is now stuck in the upright position, which allows for commercial vessels to sail through, but makes the bridge impassible to cars, Cabrera said previously.N.J. officials approve redevelopment plan for massive vacant site along Route 1 If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our
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