- September 16, 2026
The Seabreeze Boulevard beach access ramp in Daytona Beach will remain closed to vehicles and pedestrians while structural repairs are made to a tunnel connected to the vacant Plaza Resort and Spa.
The closure was ordered by the City of Daytona Beach Building Official because of structural concerns with the building, which traverses the beach approach and sits adjacent to the ramp on both sides, according to Volusia County.
City and county officials met at the property with Plaza Resort property owner Johnathan Eid and his contractor before deciding that the approach needed to be completely closed while the repairs are performed.
City officials said they considered ways to maintain public access during construction but ultimately determined that protecting beachgoers and construction workers required closing the approach.
“While closing the approach will temporarily limit beach access at this location, public safety cannot be compromised while the necessary repairs are underway.” the city said in a statement.
The city initially announced that the approach would close at 7 p.m. Aug. 14.
At Eid's request, the previous building permit for the work was closed and G.C. Contractor Services was brought in as the new contractor, according to the city. The city said at the time that it would expedite its review of the new permit so repairs could begin as quickly as possible.
City records show the replacement permit was submitted and approved Aug. 14 and issued Aug. 17. The commercial renovation and repair permit, No. C2608-094, covers the “tunnel area only” at 600 N. Atlantic Ave. and identifies the work as concrete repairs to beams and columns. G.C. Contractor Services LLC is listed as the contractor, while Plaza Resort Atlantic Ocean LLC is identified as the owner.
Engineering plans submitted for the Plaza Resort and Spa provide a more detailed look at the structural work planned for the underpass. The scope calls for repairing, rehabilitating or reconstructing isolated structurally damaged concrete surfaces and structural members.
The plans identify approximately 268 cubic feet of partial-depth overhead concrete slab repairs and more than 546 cubic feet of partial- or full-depth concrete beam repairs. Partial-width and partial-depth repairs to concrete columns are also included.
Separate engineering drawings on pages 2 and 3 of the restoration plans map repair areas throughout the east and west portions of the underpass.
The plans also address deteriorated reinforcing steel. Contractors are required to determine whether more than 20% of a reinforcing bar's cross section has been lost. If deterioration exceeds that threshold, the engineer of record is to determine how much of the reinforcement needs to be replaced. Exposed rebar is to be cleaned before repairs are completed.
The repair specifications also require shoring and bracing when removal or repair of deteriorated concrete could result in temporary weakness, excessive deflection or structural instability.
A reopening date was not provided. Volusia County said the ramp will remain closed until Daytona Beach determines the structure is safe for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
County and city officials are working with the property owner to facilitate the repairs and determine when the approach can safely reopen, according to the county.
In the meantime, beachgoers are being directed to other nearby access points. Volusia County recommends the Zelda Boulevard beach access ramp to the north or the International Speedway Boulevard beach access ramp to the south. Off-beach parking is also available in the surrounding area.
