Beginning Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Town of Barnstable and its contractor, Robert B. Our (RBO), will advance Phase 2 construction of the Sandy Neck Beach Long-Term Coastal Resiliency Project. To safely facilitate this next phase of work, the following access limitations can be expected:
- All access to both the Upper and Lower Parking Lots will be closed (including weekends).
- Very limited parking will be available at the Gatehouse.
- No access beyond the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Trail will be permitted. The ORV Entrance Trail, Marsh Trail, and Gatehouse will continue to remain open during this phase.
Visitors are asked to plan accordingly. Signage and staff will be on site to assist. Construction will continue to progress in phases through Spring 2026, with the project anticipated to be completed in time for the Summer 2026 season. Future construction activities and associated impacts will be communicated separately as schedules are confirmed.
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This multi-phase project aims to protect Barnstable’s only public beach on Cape Cod Bay from erosion, dune loss, and flooding by relocating vulnerable infrastructure, reinforcing dunes, and safeguarding public access for decades to come. The project has been made possible through strong state and local partnerships, including funding support from the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant and the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Coastal Resilience Grant. Additional information and construction updates can be found on the project page located at: https://bit.ly/sandyneckproject
If you have any questions or wish to receive project updates, please contact Kelly Collopy, Communications Manager for the Department of Public Works at kelly.collopy@town.barnstable.ma.us or at 508-790-6400.