Iconic Cape Cod boardwalk destroyed in nor’easter plans to reopen this summer

An iconic Cape Cod boardwalk destroyed in nor’easter in 2021 plans to reopen this summer.

The Sandwich Boardwalk, often referred to as the “Plank Walk” or the “Mill Creek Foot Bridge,” is about 1,300 feet in length. In a storm on Jan. 31, 2021, about 220 feet of the wood crossing was badly damaged.

Boardwalk reconstruction began in June 2023 and ACK is focused primarily on the Mill Creek bridge and the railing elements of the main span across the marsh.

The boardwalk crosses Mill Creek and the marsh, leading to the Town Beach on Cape Cod Bay. Tourists flocked to the boardwalk in years past, posing for photos and taking in the scenic views.

“Railing construction is involved and careful attention and skilled handwork by skilled marine contractors is required. You may see the top rail beginning to be installed over portions of the main span railing,” the Town of Sandwich said in a post on Facebook.

The town remains optimistic that the boardwalk will open in time for 2024 but a completion date has not yet been announced.

Sandwich’s unique treasure was previously chosen by National Geographic as one of the top 10 boardwalks in the United States.

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