Council OKs changes to Daytona's 'World's Most Famous Beach' access ramp

Sheldon Gardner, Daytona Beach News-Journal
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Blue concrete won't be part of the changes at the International Speedway Boulevard beach access point in Daytona Beach.

Tourist enjoy a sunny afternoon walk on the boardwalk on Dec. 1, 2023, in Daytona Beach.
Tourist enjoy a sunny afternoon walk on the boardwalk on Dec. 1, 2023, in Daytona Beach.

The Volusia County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve construction plans with Paul Culver Construction at over $2.2 million. Removing colored concrete from the plans cut the cost by $384,000.

The project will include a few more parking spaces, fresh landscaping, bike racks, upgraded sidewalks and lighting, and underground utilities. Crews will move restrooms to the west to keep them farther away from tides, and the "World's Most Famous Beach" sign will move slightly and have uplighting.

"This is a huge, major redo to an area that certainly needs it," District 4 Councilman Troy Kent said.

At-Large Councilman Jake Johansson said he was surprised that tourism officials hadn't reached out to council members about saving the blue concrete idea.

"I guess I'm indifferent if they are," he said.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: 'World's Most Famous Beach' access in Daytona to get upgrades