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Nags Head schedules 2026 beach nourishment; some beach sections to be temporarily closed
Summary
Nags Head Town announced a 2026 beach nourishment project to restore eroded shorelines and dunes, with work planned between May and August, potential 24/7 operations, temporary closures (up to 2,000 feet), sea turtle monitoring and funding from town taxes and possible county, state and FEMA assistance.
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — The town of Nags Head will carry out a beach nourishment project in 2026 to restore eroded shorelines and protect dunes, roads and private property, a town staff member said.
Town officials said the work is expected to take place during the seasonal window from May through August when wind and wave conditions are typically more favorable. "Beach nourishment will take place in Nags Head this 2026," the staff member said.
The project is intended to bolster beaches so they can better absorb the force of waves, wind, tides and storms, protecting homes, roads and public assets. The staff…
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