Summary
The Dredge Liberty Island is beginning beach nourishment work today near the Curlew Street public beach access at about Mile Post 11.5. The Dredge Ellis Island remains in Norfolk due to required repair work.
Main Points
- Beach nourishment construction in the south end of Nags Head near Mile Post 20 has been temporarily halted due to the Dredge Ellis Island traveling to Norfolk for repair work. At this time, we do not know when the Dredge Ellis Island is expected to be back on the project. We will keep you updated when we know more. However, the Ellis Island is still expected to work to just north of Outer Banks Pier near Mile Post 18.5 before leaving the project in mid-June.
- Construction near Mile Post 11.5 is starting today and will progress quickly north to the Bonnett Street public beach access at 2919 S. Virginia Dare Trail, before turning back south again from a landing point just south of the Curlew Street public beach access and progressing south towards the Outer Banks Pier near Mile Post 18.5.
NOTE - Parking at the Forrest Street beach access will be closed for the duration of the project. The parking lot at the Juncos Street public beach access is expected to be re-opened in mid to late June. Pedestrian access at both sites is still permitted. Lifeguard stands are in place but may be moved a few feet to accommodate construction traffic.
Progress Map
Construction Photos/Videos