Belmar Closes Boardwalk Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

BELMAR – Belmar officials closed the boardwalk because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced on Monday.

Mayor Mark Walsifer said police and the Office of Emergency Management have been monitoring the amount of people using the boardwalk and they have seen an increase in visitors.

"As the holidays approach and the weather gets warmer, we are likely to see an even greater number of visitors," Walsifer said.

To aid in the boardwalk closure, angled parking spaces on the east side of Ocean Avenue are closed to vehicles. The beach will be left open for now, but they will be monitored for social distancing.

The beach can be accessed by the opening on 1st Avenue, the cement ramps on 3rd Avenue, 11th Avenue, 20th Avenue and the opening on North Boulevard.