Reopening Of West Haven Boardwalk Announced

WEST HAVEN, CT — West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi announced Thursday that the city’s beach boardwalk will reopen May 22. The 1.5-mile walkway has been closed since late March to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

In an update to residents, Rossi said that the boardwalk and all beach parking lots for recreational purposes will reopen May 22 for West Haven residents only. Rossi said that a West Haven resident beach sticker must be affixed to the left-hand corner of the windshield. If the resident driver doesn’t have a beach sticker, they must show both their license and registration to the constable.

“Although these areas are open, all residents must continue to follow the federal, state and local directives, including face coverings,” Rossi said. “It is essential to physically distance where possible. The boardwalk is not wide enough to ensure safe distancing so face coverings will be required.”

There have been 885 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in West Haven, including 52 deaths, as of Wednesday afternoon. (To sign up for West Haven breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Rossi said that efforts, including Stay Home, Stay Safe and social distancing, are working to a point where the city can begin “carefully” reopening May 22.

See also: West Haven Shoreline Reopening With Restrictions May 22

Watch Rossi’s update below: