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Contact: Linzy French, 508-957-0710
WELLFLEET, Mass.– Several construction projects will take place this spring aimed at improving visitor safety and park infrastructure at Cape Cod National Seashore. Visitors should plan for potential closures or delays before their visit. Visit the website for the most up-to-date park information.
Hazard Tree Stabilization at Historic Properties
During the week of April 6 – 14, 2024 the NPS Arborist Incident Response (AIR) Team will be performing hazard tree stabilization at the park’s historic properties including Nauset Lighthouse, Captain Penniman House, and Atwood-Higgins House.
Marconi Beach Stair Replacement
Prior to Memorial Day, the aging beach access staircase at Marconi Beach will be removed and replaced with a new, in-kind staircase to improve safe beach access.
Race Point and Head of the Meadow Beach Fee Booth Replacement
Prior to Memorial Day, the aging fee booths at Race Point Beach and Head of the Meadow Beach will be removed and replaced with new fee booths. The park is planning to replace additional fee booths next year.
Captain Penniman Barn Structural Stabilization
This summer, the Captain Penniman barn will undergo structural stabilization to make the building safe for future visitor access.
Vault Toilet Replacement
During late spring/early summer, new double-wide vault toilets will be installed to replace the aging vault toilets and port-o-johns at Herring Cove (South) Beach, Beech Forest trail, and Great Island trail.
Roads/Parking Areas Paving
This spring, the park plans to replace and repave the Pilgrim Heights parking area, Head of Meadow Beach parking lot, and Old Dewline Road in Truro.
Parkwide Sign Plan Installation
The parkwide sign replacement plan will begin this spring with over 1000 park signs being removed and replaced with new signage that reflects National Park Service sign standards. Route 6 signs are being installed during the month of April. The next portion of the installation will take place in May and June throughout the park. Work will pause during the busy summer season and will pick back up in September and October.
Last updated: April 11, 2024