WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will oversee the renovation of the Wrightsville Beach Boating Access Area on the Intracoastal Waterway beginning in January.
Construction crews will replace the two existing fixed docks with new concrete abutments and floating docks. They will also replace the two existing floating docks, and the wooden bulkheads and breakwater will be replaced with vinyl counterparts.
Two of the five ramps should be available for use during construction and parking will be limited while construction occurs January through March 2023.
Chief of the Wildlife Commission’s Engineering Division Gary Gardner said the last renovation was in 1997, and constant public use, saltwater damage and wear and tear have necessitated the replacements.
“The upgrades will help alleviate potential slip hazards and future unplanned closures for maintenance repair,” Gardner said. “We are taking a proactive approach so the access area can be used to its fullest potential during the busy seasons.”
Construction updates, including times of partial closure and full closure, will be posted on the agency’s website. Boaters and other users are encouraged to bookmark the page and check back often for updates.
Other boating access areas can be found on the agency’s interactive Boating Access Area Locator map.
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