The Crossover is closed for vehicle access due to a piping plover nest located near the Crossover. There are nests both north of and south of the Crossover that will affect vehicle access, and the second nest isn't expected to hatch for a couple more weeks. With the current level of plover and least tern nesting activity in the area, the Natural Resources staff anticipates that the Crossover will remain closed until around mid-July. If there is additional plover activity, or if least terns move into this area, reopening may be delayed. The Natural Resources staff will be monitoring nesting activity and will adjust vehicle access as necessary to comply with the requirements of the Massachusetts and federal Endangered Species Acts.
The whole length of Ryder Way, including the Fishermen's Turnaround, Day Parking Area, and Landing Parking Area, and the designated parking areas along the road are available for parking during the day. The Day Parking Area and areas beyond close at 7:00pm because of the presence of piping plover chicks along the road. The Town's permit under the Massachusetts Habitat Conservation Plan for Piping Plover allows the road to remain open during the day, but must close for recreational access at night. Areas before the Day Parking Area will remain open until 9:00pm as usual until a plover nest located near the Fishermen's Turnaround hatches in the next few days and the 7:00pm restriction moves southward to near the first cottage as you enter the beach.
Check the Long Beach Information page for updates on vehicle access.