The Mathis Bridge -- a drawbridge -- got stuck in the open position for several hours Saturday, creating traffic headaches for shore-goers.
The bridge provides a route into Seaside Heights from the west. Police set up detours after 4 p.m. Saturday, when the bridge shut down, and the bridge remained closed for several hours until it was fixed. Police said the bridge reopened Saturday night.
During the bridge closure, police in Toms River urged drivers not to attempt traveling into Seaside Heights via Route 37 east.
The only other way to reach the Barrier Island, Lavallette, Seaside Park and Seaside Heights is from towns to the north, including Brick and Point Pleasant.
