Neptune Beach repairing damaged walkways, installing ADA-compliant ramps in Oceanwood

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – Neptune Beach is repairing damaged walkways and installing ADA-compliant ramps in the Oceanwood subdivision.

The city said the work began March 10 and is expected to be completed on the 24th.

The construction is happening on Oceanwood Drive North to Oceanwood Drive South. It’s a $40,000 upgrade funded by the city budget.

“We noticed that several sections of the sidewalk system through the Oceanwood subdivision, were cracked and busted up and also noticed there was no ADA ramps available. We speculate that it’s probably the original pour of sidewalks from back in the sixties when the neighborhood was built,” Richard Pike, City Manager of Neptune Beach said.

People in the neighborhood said the project is a good thing. Pike said his team had to point out a storm related issue to a homeowner then they found other spots in the neighborhood that needed attention.

Officials said to use caution when walking in the area and watch for temporary sidewalk closures.