VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Construction is set to begin on another seawall this week to help protect A1A in Volusia County.
The Florida Department of Transportation said work will begin as soon as Tuesday, Sept. 3 on the second of two buried seawalls that are needed to protect the roadway from erosion.
Drivers should expect rolling lane closures and crews from Sunrise Avenue to Marlin Drive in Ormond-By-The Sea. The second location begins 1/2-mile north of High Bride Road to the Flagler County line.
Work began on a buried seawall in Flagler County in late March.
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“This is one of the longest, continuous sections of S.R. A1A, where drivers enjoy unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. However, that proximity to the sand and waves also makes this segment of A1A vulnerable to storms,” the department said in a release.
The next steps in construction will be clearing vegetation from the dune and adding sand to create a wide platform. Drilling the piles for the wall is anticipated to begin during the fall of this year.
According to FDOT, the total construction cost in Volusia and Flagler counties is more than $100 million. It should be completed in 2025.
You can find more information about the Flagler County project by clicking here, and the Volusia County project by clicking here.
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