CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. — After 14 years of daily wear and tear, the Beach Walk on Clearwater Beach will undergo major renovations.

What You Need To Know

  • Major renovations are being performed on the Beach Walk in Clearwater Beach

  • Closures begin Monday outside of Frenchy's South Beach Cafe and work is expected to take eight months 

  • Refurbishment will be completed in sections 

  • Crews will cease work during peak spring break weeks

City officials say the promenade that extends from South Gulfview Boulevard to Mandalay Avenue will be renovated in sections in order to cause the least amount of disruption. Crews are starting Monday on the section outside of Frenchy’s South Beach Cafe and ending by Pier 60.

The work will take roughly eight months and is scheduled to be completed in August 2023.

“We have a pedestrian plan that allows the beach walk to be open every day,” said Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Art Kader. “Same way with the businesses and the hotels, we’re working closely with them so we don’t interfere with their business.

"Since we’re only fencing off one section at a time, and there’s 18 sections out there, so we have a way people can still use the beach and get access to the beach 24/7.”

The goal is to keep access to hotels and businesses throughout the process and crews plan to stop construction during peak tourist times like Christmas vacation and spring break, Kader said.

Renovations include concrete repairs, new lights and canopies, shower and fountain renovations, and a new cleaning layer that will make it so staff doesn’t need to power wash the structure as often.

The total cost of the project is estimated at just over $1.3 million.