Volusia County closes the Silver Beach ramp in Daytona Beach to cars and walkers Monday, Oct. 19, into early 2027. Use the Speedway Boulevard ramp instead.

The Silver Beach access ramp in Daytona Beach closes Monday, Oct. 19, and is expected to stay closed into early 2027. Volusia County is rebuilding it.

The closure covers both vehicles and pedestrians. The county announced it in a news release on Oct. 12.

What the county is building

According to the county, the project includes:

  • a reconstructed concrete ramp
  • new family-style restrooms, moved farther up the ramp to reduce damage from coastal storms
  • new sidewalks and curbing
  • updated lighting and electrical work
  • structural work, landscaping and finishing

The county said the goals are to modernize the ramp, make it more resilient to storms and improve accessibility. The release does not give a cost, a funding source or a firm reopening date.

Where to get on the beach instead

The county pointed beachgoers to the International Speedway Boulevard ramp. Its Volusia Beaches app lists other nearby access points.

The stretch of sand between the two ramps has its own rule. Drivers there may go one way only, north to south, from International Speedway Boulevard to Silver Beach Avenue, according to the City of Daytona Beach’s beach information page. The city counts 26 beach access points for pedestrians or vehicles in Daytona Beach.

What it means for you

  • From Monday, you cannot drive or walk onto the beach at Silver Beach. Plan on the International Speedway Boulevard ramp or another access point.
  • Expect it to last the winter. The county says early 2027, without a date.
  • Beach driving hours change Nov. 1. The city’s page lists 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31, then sunrise to sunset through April 30. The speed limit on the sand is 10 mph.
  • Volusia County residents drive and park free on the beach after registering a vehicle at ParkVolusia.org, the city’s page says.
  • Questions go to Volusia County at 386-736-2700, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Other closures in town are on our road construction and closures page. For parks and the riverfront, see parks and trails.