6 Galveston Island beaches will be closed to vehicular traffic this weekend

Signs indicate that a beach on Galveston Island, Texas, is closed to vehicle traffic on May 8, 2020. (KPRC)

GALVESTON, Texas – Vehicle access to six Galveston Island beaches will be closed this weekend in an effort to control the spread of coronavirus.

The beaches included are:

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  • Sunny Beach
  • Hershey Beach
  • 13 Mile Road
  • 16 Mile Road
  • Salt Cedar
  • San Luis Pass

Pedestrians are still allowed to access the beaches.

Officials said police and Beach Patrol will continue to enforce social distancing requirements on all beaches.


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