A project to rehabilitate the Dunkirk Harbor outer breakwater continues this summer. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo Office says the first phase of repairs, which is nearing completion, fixed approximately 1,850 feet of the structure. The second phase to repair the remaining 450 feet and is expected to be completed by November. Repairs include reinforcing the breakwater with stone and raising the crest elevation to improve long-term stability. The project is fully federally funded, including a $9.1 million first-phase contract and an additional $1.9 million for second-phase repairs. Construction is not expected to impact harbor navigation. Boaters are advised to stay clear of construction equipment and vessels. According to USACE, the breakwater -- which has sustained damage from years of wave and ice exposure -- is critical to safe navigation in the harbor.
Image by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
