It was damaged in November during Nor’Ida.

Rumor is – it will not be fixed before Memorial Day.

People walking to the beach, like moms with kids and beach gear, are detoured down to the southside of the Lesner Bridge to walk past the fisherman on the beach north toward the beach on the bay.

Please – be careful – the currents are crazy strong right there.

Update 5.6.10:
For those not in Facebook:

City of Virginia Beach commented on your wall post:

“Tim, this is what we received from Public Works. I hope ths helps! The beach access at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility was damaged along with 8 other pedestrian access points during the November nor’easter.  These access points were reviewed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursement following the storm and a repair package was put together to repair all and approved by FEMA.  The contractor began work at the Sandlewood access in mid-April and will be working westward with repairs. The goal is to have all access points repaired before the Memorial Day weekend.”