Posted on October 15, 2025
(Town of Nags Head)
On Monday, Oct. 13, the Town of Nags Head announced a schedule for the upcoming beach nourishment project. Here is the information.
The Town of Nags Head is preparing for its next beach nourishment project, which may begin as early as the summer of 2026.
The project area extends from Bonnett Street at 2919 South Virginia Dare Trail south to the town limits adjacent to Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Since 2011, beach nourishment has proven to be a vital defense against coastal erosion, reinforcing our shorelines, protecting properties from storm damage, and sustaining the economic stability of our community.
Project Schedule
- November 13, 2025: Bid opening for the project
- December 17, 2025: Board of Commissioners workshop to review bid results and discuss project financing
- January 7, 2026: Expected issuance of the Intent to Award
When the Intent to Award is issued, we’ll know whether construction will take place in the summer of 2026 or the summer of 2027.
If you haven’t done so already, be sure to subscribe to receive email alerts when we issue more news on the project. Sign in to subscribe and then scroll down to the News Flash category and click an icon next to Beach Nourishment.
View the 2025 Annual Beach Monitoring Survey Evaluation.
Beach Nourishment Easements
In March 2025, we sent letters to property owners who either have an expired beach nourishment easement, or one that is set to expire in 2026. Without an easement, we may be unable to conduct beach nourishment on these properties, potentially creating a gap in the project and increasing the risk of erosion.
If you received a letter requesting that you return an easement and have not yet done so, please contact Public Information Officer Roberta Thuman. She will be happy to answer your questions and assist you with the process.
