Dare County provides update on Avon Beach nourishment project; Contractors awaiting dredge

Pipe installation in Avon. [Courtesy of Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co.]

Dare County has provided the following update on the Avon Beach nourishment project currently underway as of June 2, 2022: Initial mobilization of equipment for the project is almost complete, and contractors are now waiting for the dredge, Liberty Island, to arrive after a dry dock period in the Gulf and testing has been completed. June 14 is currently the estimated date for its arrival.

[Courtesy of Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co.]

Throughout this summer, Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s off-road vehicle (ORV) Ramp 38 will remain open, but visitors with beach driving permits can expect some intermittent, short-term delays entering and exiting the ramp as beach nourishment equipment is moved safely to and from the beach. The parking lot at ORV Ramp 38 will be closed this summer. Flaggers will be at the ramp directing traffic, including today, June 2, when 32 trucks carrying shore pipe begin arriving on site. Visitors who planned to park in the parking lot at ORV Ramp 38 should instead consider using nearby parking lots at Haulover Sound Access and Kite Point Sound Access.

Visit www.MoreBeachToLove.com for the latest information about all 2022 beach nourishment projects taking place in Dare County. This includes projected timelines and answers to the most frequently asked questions.

[Courtesy of Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co.]