JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – About 625 feet of the Jacksonville Beach Pier will reopen for use Thursday, Jacksonville officials said.
The coastal centerpiece was closed after it endured a beating from Hurricane Matthew in 2016. And Hurricane Irma in 2017 caused more issues, delaying repairs.
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The decks have been replaced and new railings are on the side.
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The portion set to reopen Thursday is from the seawall to piling 17.
Fees for access will be $1 and fishing will cost $3.
The rest of the pier will remain closed as it's analyzed for a re-design.