Driving on Vilano Beach returns after monthslong renourishment project

St. Johns County officials said driving on Vilano Beach was reinstated Sunday. (Stringr)

VILANO BEACH, Fla. – Vehicles are again permitted on Vilano Beach after a monthslong beach renourishment project to restore the dunes.

St. Johns County officials said on-beach driving there was reinstated Sunday.

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According to county officials, the renourishment project was designed to restore critically-eroded shoreline and dunes.

County officials said the use of four-wheel drive vehicles is recommended on Vilano Beach.

For the latest on beach access and driving conditions, follow @SJCBeaches on Twitter and Facebook or download the St. Johns County Reach the Beach app.

For more information, call 904-209-0331.


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A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.

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