Posted on May 27, 2026
Dare County’s contractor, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, has provided an update on the projected arrival date for the dredge that will be tasked with performing beach nourishment in the unincorporated village of Avon, NC.
Avon Beach Nourishment:
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company has reported that the dredge Liberty Island will arrive in Avon, NC on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and expects to begin pumping sand in the afternoon. The contractor will begin pumping in the middle of the Avon project area, near Seaside Street (across from Food Lion) and work north toward Avon Fishing Pier. Once pumping within the northern portion of the Avon project area is complete, contractors will begin working south from Seaside Street until they finish with the southern taper.
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company estimates that it will take approximately 2 weeks (14 days) to place approximately 375,000 cubic yards of material on the beach in Avon, NC (weather dependent).*
Buxton Beach Nourishment:
A beach nourishment project for the unincorporated village of Buxton on Hatteras Island is expected to begin in mid-June 2026, placing 2 million cubic yards of sand onto the beach over a period of approximately 95 days (weather dependent).*
ORV Ramp 38 Reminder:
From May 18, 2026 through July 15, 2026, Cape Hatteras National Seashore will close the parking lot located at off-road vehicle ramp 38, located south of Avon, N.C., to accommodate Dare County’s beach nourishment project. During this time, visitors to the beach at ramp 38 can expect intermittent, short-term delays entering and exiting the ramp as workers move equipment to and from the beach. For more information, contact caha_public_affairs@nps.gov.
Visit www.MoreBeachToLove.com for the latest information about all 2026 beach nourishment projects taking place in Dare County, including projected timelines and answers to the most frequently asked questions.
