- April 25, 2024
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Flagler Beach press release
In 2016, Hurricane Matthew caused devastating damage to SR A1A in Flagler Beach. The tropical cyclone either seriously damaged or destroyed multiple dune walkovers that provide residents and visitors with pedestrian access to the beach.
Beginning the morning of Friday, Feb. 21, and continuing overnight and into the following morning, Nor’easter type weather conditions impacted Flagler Beach.
As a result of the inclement weather, severe damage to the following dune walkovers has forced them to be closed until further notice:
“The dune walkovers that received heavy damaged yesterday (and today) were recently installed during the SRA1A Project," Flagler Beach City Manager Larry Newsom said. "We will work with the Florida Department of Transportation to determine exactly why they did not withstand yesterday’s weather conditions. We’ll also work diligently to insure that they’re replaced both correctly and in a
timely manner.”
The dune walkovers at the locations listed above are hereby closed until further notice due to concern for public safety.
“Our commission and our community are beyond disappointed” Newsom said. “We’ve waited over three years to get those walkovers replaced after Matthew and now they’re gone. We absolutely need these dune walkovers and we’ll make sure they’re replaced the right way”.
If there’s updated information with regards to the damaged dune walkovers, a public service announcement will be released.
