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Middle Thorofore Bridge Repaired and Reopens
The Middle Thorofore Bridge in Lower Township, connecting Lower Township’s Diamond Beach to Cape May, has been reopened to vehicular, pedestrian and bike traffic. The bridge was closed on Aug. 18 due to a total failure of the drive shaft motor that is used to open the drawbridge on demand. Since then, Cape May County Bridge Commission staff and county officials were able to source a new drive-shaft motor, according to a Cape May County news release Wednesday.
'A miracle' Middle Thorofare, Two Mile Bridge reopens to traffic
After days spent in the upright position with an indefinite timeline for repair, the Middle Thorofare or Two Mile Bridge in Lower Township reopened early Wednesday morning. Originally, officials predicted that a reopening for the bridge that connects Lower Township's Diamond Beach to Cape May could take weeks. Instead, they were able to make "a miracle happen," said Commissioner Director and Liaison to the Bridge Commission, Leonard Desiderio, in a press release.
Cape May County’s Two Mile Bridge reopens earlier than expected
LOWER TOWNSHIP — The Middle Thorofare Bridge reopened much sooner than anticipated with vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians able to use the bridge again as of 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the Cape May County Bridge Commission. The 85-year-old crossing, also known as the Two Mile Bridge, connects Wildwood...
These 6 South Jersey Seafood restaurants among 23 best in state
The passion we have for seafood is similar to supporting a profession sports team. The closer to the shore, the more we crave for fresh seafood. How do the seafood spots in Atlantic and Cape May counties compare to other seafood around the state?. Here are the best seafood restaurants...
Bridge in Cape May County reopens days after motor failure causes closure
WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. - The way to Cape May is back in business!. The Middle Thorofare Bridge has reopened to all vehicular, pedestrian, and bike traffic as of 2 a.m. Wednesday. A motor failure caused the bridge to completely shut down Sunday morning, forcing beachgoers to drive at least 40...
Clermont Man Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography
63-year old Steven T. Seeburg of Clermont, Dennis Township, has been charged with the possession and distribution of child pornography. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced multiple cellular devices and laptops were seized from his home and Child Sexual Abuse Materials were found on them. He could face five to ten years in prison, if convicted.
South Jersey Man Accused of Possessing Child Porn
The Cape May County Prosecutor's office has announced the arrest of 63-year-old Steven T. Seeburg on charges of Possession of Child Pornography, a crime of the third degree, and Distribution of Child Pornography, a crime of the second degree. Police arrested Seeburg on August 20 at his home in the...
Wildwoods/Lower Twp Bridge Reopened Sooner Than Expected
After warning that the Middle Thorofare or Two-Mile Bridge from Lower Township to Wildwood Crest would be closed indefinitely and could take many weeks to repair, workers were able to complete repairs early Wednesday and reopen the span to traffic. Bridge Work Was Expected to Last Weeks. The Middle Thorofare...
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