A beach nourishment project is scheduled to take place in the Town of Nags Head between May 2026 and July 2026. The project will place sand on the beach from 2919 South Virginia Dare Trail to, and including, 10435 South Old Oregon Inlet Road. Detailed updates will be posted on the Town of Nags Head’s website as they become available.
Click here to view the 2026 Nags Head beach nourishment construction progress map.
Click here to view the latest updates from the Town of Nags Head.
June 5, 2026 Town of Nags Head Beach Nourishment Update
After a short pause this week due to high surf, pumping operations have restarted in northern Nags Head and are set to resume in the southern part of town this afternoon.
- North dredge: continuing to proceed south from below Hollowell Street near the 3600 block of South Virginia Dare Trail
- South dredge: continuing to proceed south from near Oregon Drive in the 9800 block of South Old Oregon Inlet Road
The overall project is still aiming to wrap up by mid July (weather depending).
June 1, 2026 Town of Nags Head Beach Nourishment Update
Due to forecasted wave conditions, the RS Weeks dredge working in south Nags Head has relocated to a safe harbor in Virginia. The hopper dredge RB Weeks, operating just south of Nags Head Pier, is also expected to transit to a safe harbor in Virginia on Tuesday, June 2. This may result in a temporary pause in dredging operations. Depending on how quickly sea conditions improve, the interruption could be brief, with both dredges expected to return and resume work as soon as conditions allow.
May 28, 2026 Town of Nags Head Beach Nourishment Update
Beach Access Impacts
- Beach access at Bonnett Street (2919 S. Virginia Dare Trail) will be closed beginning tomorrow through approximately noon on Saturday due to beach nourishment construction.
- Expect the Juncos and Conch Street public beach accesses to be closed intermittently during this portion of the project.
Current Construction Areas
- Work in the northern end of Nags Head is progressing quickly, with construction expected to move from the northern terminus of the project area at Bonnett Street (2919 South Virginia Dare Trail) south to the submerged pipeline just south of Nags Head Pier, near the 3400 block of South Virginia Dare Trail. From there, work will continue progressing south towards Jennette's Pier.
- Beach nourishment construction in south Nags Head is now moving south from near Camelot Street (9700 block of South Old Oregon Inlet Road). This work will terminate approximately 500 feet into Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Once that is complete, construction will return to near Juncos Street (9500 block of South Old Oregon Inlet Road) and progress north as the project proceeds towards Jennette's Pier.
Expected Completion
- The overall project is still expected to finish sometime in the first half of July, though weather and project conditions could affect the schedule.
May 22, 2026 Town of Nags Head Beach Nourishment Update
Current Construction Areas
- Beach nourishment began Tuesday, May 19 in south Nags Head near Camelot Street (9700 block of South Old Oregon Inlet Road).
- Work will continue south through the Juncos Street area, then through 10435 South Old Oregon Inlet Road and about 500 feet into Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
- After that, the dredge will gradually move northward toward Jennette's Pier. More detailed information will be available as the project progresses.
Second Dredge Operations
- A second dredge is expected within the next few days.
- It will begin near the 3400 block of South Virginia Dare Trail, just south of Nags Head Pier.
- Construction will first move north to 2919 South Virginia Dare Trail, then reverse southward and continue progressing toward Jennette’s Pier later in the summer. More detailed information will be available as the project progresses.
Expected Completion
- The overall project is currently expected to finish sometime in the first half of July, though weather and project conditions could affect the schedule.
Beach Access Impacts
- Juncos Street public beach access is temporarily closed.
- The lifeguard stand normally at the Juncos access has been moved one access north to Jacob Street.
- Conch Street public beach access will experience intermittent closures while work occurs nearby.
Below are two aerial photos of beach nourishment construction taking place on May 22, 2026 in south Nags Head. The newly placed sand appears darker in color, but will gradually blend in with the existing sand.
May 18, 2026 Town of Nags Head Beach Nourishment Update
The dredge assigned to the south Nags Head beach nourishment project area is expected to arrive and begin operations later this week. Construction will start at the submerged pipeline landing point near Camelot Street, in the 9700 block of South Old Oregon Inlet Road. Work will proceed north to the Juncos Street public beach access in the 9600 block of South Old Oregon Inlet Road before crews return to Camelot Street and continue south to the end of the project area near the 10435 block of South Old Oregon Inlet Road. The dredge will then progress towards other landing points as it moves towards Jennette's Pier later in the summer.
The dredge assigned to the northern Nags Head project area is currently expected to arrive on or around May 26. This dredge is expected to begin work at the northernmost landing point just south of Nags Head Pier in the vicinity of the 3400 block of South Virginia Dare Trail. Construction will move north to 2919 South Virginia Dare Trail and then back to the landing point to head south. The dredge will then progress towards other landing points as it moves towards Jennette's Pier later in the summer.
Work is now expected to be complete sometime in late July, but this could change due to weather or other project-related factors. We'll post more information as the project progresses.
Due to beach nourishment construction, the Juncos Street public beach access is temporarily closed. During this time, the lifeguard stand normally located at Juncos Street will be relocated to Jackob Street.
May 8, 2026 Town of Nags Head Beach Nourishment Update
Beach nourishment construction is now expected to start in late May 2026; however, Weeks Marine, the dredging contractor, is now staging equipment to prepare for the arrival of the two dredges that will be a part of the project.
Expect temporary closures of the Conch Street and Juncos Street public beach accesses this weekend. Additional closures of these beach accesses, and other drive over accesses, will take place as the project progresses.
**As Weeks Marine begins staging equipment for the project, some beach drive-over accesses, such as those at Conch Street (near the 3600 block of South Virginia Dare Trail) and Juncos Streets (9500 block of South Old Oregon Inlet Road), will be actively used by construction vehicles and crews. For everyone’s safety, please avoid setting up chairs, towels, tents, or other belongings in or near these drive aisles, and be mindful of construction traffic moving to and from the beach.**
