Oceanview Avenue Approach to Temporarily Close as Volusia County Advances Coastal Restoration Project
Posted On: May 28, 2025
Volusia County’s beach restoration project in Ponce Inlet is advancing to its next phase as crews continue efforts to restore dunes, repair erosion, and strengthen the coastline’s resilience against future storms. The initiative, conducted in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Inland Navigation District, will place approximately 900,000 cubic yards of sand along the coast to rehabilitate storm-damaged areas.
The next phase of the project is scheduled to begin the week of June 2, when crews will start hauling and placing sand dredged from Ponce Inlet and the nearby Intracoastal Waterway navigation channel onto the beach. Placement will start at Sunglow Pier and continue south to the North Jetty. As progress continues, dune vegetation will be added to stabilize the area. Beachgoers should stay clear of trucking lanes and avoid placing tents, chairs, or other items along the hauling route.
To support the next phase of work, the Oceanview Avenue Beach Approach in Ponce Inlet will temporarily close beginning Thursday, May 29, as Halifax Paving, the contractor hauling sand northward, will use the approach for staging and construction access.
Once hauling operations are complete, Volusia County will begin long-term improvements to the Oceanview Avenue approach. Plans include the construction of a new seawall, enhanced stormwater and parking infrastructure, and a fully ADA-accessible beach ramp. The upgraded approach is expected to reopen by next summer.
