Town Awarded $650,000 Grant for Multi-Use Path Repairs and Improvements

The Town has been awarded a $650,000 Rural Transformation Grant (Resilient Neighborhoods Category) from the Rural Economic Development Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce. 

The Rural Transformation Grant Fund, the centerpiece of a broader Rural Engagement and Investment Program from Commerce, addresses a wide variety of needs, from revitalizing downtown districts, building the capacity of local government staffs, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering small business recovery, and generally supporting economic growth initiatives. 

The grant will be used for survey, design, and construction work to address the safety and general overall condition, including improving ADA accessibility, of our South Virginia Dare Trail multi-use path. 

Dog Park Closed June 21-23

The dog park at Satterfield Landing will be closed to the public from Wednesday, June 21 to Friday, June 23 for surfacing upgrades to the entry areas. 

A gravelpave system, with crushed granite, will be installed to create a dry, mess free surface as you enter and exit the park. Note that this will only affect the dog park area, not the recreational fields.

The pedestrian access on the southside of the Melvin R. Daniels Bridge is expected to be closed June 19 - June 23, 2023, weather permitting, for ADA access ramp construction. 

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is installing ADA access ramps on both sides of the walkway that runs along the south side of the bridge. They expect to reopen the bridge for the weekend. 

Fireworks Spectacular July 4

The Town of Nags Head will host, in conjunction with the Nags Head Fishing Pier and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the annual Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 9:25 p.m. on Nags Head Pier, located at Mile Post 11.5 on NC Route 12, South Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head. A rain date has been set for Wednesday, July 5. The fireworks display will last approximately 25 minutes.

Parking at and near the fireworks display site will be directed by the Nags Head Police Department. Those attending the show are encouraged to park east of U.S. Highway 158/South Croatan Highway. Those choosing to park west of U.S. Highway 158/South Croatan Highway should use extreme caution while attempting to cross this heavily traveled roadway.

All persons attending this event are reminded not to use or block private driveways. Vehicles blocking driveways or presenting a traffic hazard before, during, or immediately following this event will be towed.

The Town of Nags Head requests that persons use the public beach accesses as pathways to the oceanfront. Please stay off the environmentally sensitive dune and do not use the private property of others, such as private gazebos or decks, to view the fireworks without the property owner’s permission.

No vehicles, with the exception of authorized Town and emergency vehicles, will be allowed on the ocean front beaches.

The following public beach accesses are recommended for access to the beach for fireworks viewing:

South of Nags Head Fishing Pier

• Curlew Street
• Hollowell Street
• Conch Street

North of Nags Head Fishing Pier

• Bladen Street
• Bittern Street
• Bonnett Street
• Blackman Street

At the conclusion of the fireworks, spectator, pedestrian, and vehicular traffic exiting the area will be directed and controlled by Nags Head police officers.

The Town of Nags Head wishes to express its gratitude to Andy and Lovie McCann and the entire staff of the Nags Head Fishing Pier for agreeing to co-host this event and to the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau for their generous grant.