Most of the discussion seems to be about misunderstandings. The OP states to disconnect the regulator output from power plane, not ground plane.
Quality manufacturers have specifications for SMD jumpers. Vishay is e.g. specifying 2.5 A rating for 0805 standard series thick film jumper. High current jumpers with metal bridge are available but more expensive, e.g.
https://www.seielect.com/catalog/sei-hcj.pdf
Solder bridge is only feasible with hand soldering, but can work.