Volusia County’s Improvement Project for Iconic Beach Ramp to Begin
Posted On: May 29, 2024
Volusia County is set to commence the International Speedway Boulevard Vehicular Ramp Improvement Project in the next couple of weeks. Beginning June 10, the project will necessitate the closure of the vehicular ramp, toll booth operations, and the public's access to showers and existing restroom facilities. Pedestrian access to the beach and nearby businesses will remain open via the northern sidewalk, and portable toilets will be provided on the beach during construction.
The community has played a vital role in shaping this project, providing considerable input and feedback on the enhancements. The improvement plan includes adding more parking spaces, expanding Florida Native landscaping, a new restroom, improved utilities, and new bike racks. There will also be upgrades to sidewalks and lighting and westward relocation of restrooms to protect them from tidal effects.
An integral part of Daytona Beach's heritage, the iconic "World's Most Famous Beach" sign, will be temporarily removed for secure storage during the improvements. Once reinstalled, the sign will be positioned slightly to the west of its original location with uplighting to comply with the County's Sea Turtle Lighting Ordinance.
This initiative is being coordinated with the City of Daytona Beach and the Florida Department of Transportation's efforts to rehabilitate areas of International Speedway Boulevard. This coordination allows the County to begin construction on the ramp before the City and State's project concludes.
The project is anticipated to be complete by Spring 2025, marking a significant enhancement to one of Volusia County's key access points to the "World's Most Famous Beach."
