According to the Dunkirk Police Department, Lakefront Boulevard between North Beagle and North Serval streets has been closed for the winter season and on-going repairs to the seawall.

The City of Dunkirk Department of Public Works has completed the placement of signage along Lakefront Boulevard as well as Pine Street North on all the side streets in that First Ward area. DPW has also placed jersey barriers. Vehicles may travel north from Pine Street for local residential traffic only.

The Dunkirk police press release states that “Lakefront Boulevard has been closed for the purpose of traffic and public safety. The roadway can become very slippery and impassable due to ice and snow build up from the lake over-spray. The Department of Public Works will NOT be performing regular road clearing maintenance of Lakefront Boulevard during the winter season.”

Police warn that operators of vehicles that pass the posted signs and jersey barriers can be charged with a violation under the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law and may be subject to legal liability as well.

“We are asking all residents to please cooperate by not driving on the roadway until the spring when the DPW opens the roadway back up to regular traffic,” the police added.