CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. - The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce has announced access to Assateague Beach remains limited as officials work to clean up the coastal mess left by the passage of Hurricane Erin to our east.
According to the Chamber of Commerce, winds and waves caused by the hurricane were particularly rough on Assateague Beach and water continues to breech the parking lots. Officials say Beach Road is currently closed at Woodland Trail and is expected to remain closed until the tide recedes and maintenance crews rebuild the parking lots at the beach.
According to the National Park Service, Assateague Island National Seashore is open but swimming is prohibited at all oceanside beaches as of Friday.
The Chamber of Commerce says there is still some localized flooding on Chincoteague in areas where flooding is expected. The Chincoteague Causeway was reported as fully open and clear as of Friday morning.