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Marconi Beach Staircase Repairs Costing $1 Million Over 25 Years

3/10/2026

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The staircase at Marconi Beach, Wellfleet, Massachusetts, has required $1 million in repairs over 25 years due to nor’easter erosion.
The latest replacement cost $124,000 in 2025, funded by Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
A replacement is planned for 2024 at $246,000, funded by the National Park Service.
Officials weigh future funding and regulations as they seek alternatives to maintain access to the beach.

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Story summary

The staircase at Marconi Beach, Wellfleet, Massachusetts, has required $1 million in repairs over 25 years due to nor’easter erosion.
The latest replacement cost $124,000 in 2025, funded by Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
A replacement is planned for 2024 at $246,000, funded by the National Park Service.
Officials weigh future funding and regulations as they seek alternatives to maintain access to the beach.