Misquamicut State Beach: Parking Lot Entrance Project
Headed to the Beach?
To improve traffic flow and get visitors parked and onto the beach more efficiently, DEM has implemented a new traffic pattern at Misquamicut State Beach. Please follow all new directional signage and traffic guidance when entering the area.
Misquamicut, Rhode Island’s most visited state beach, now features an expanded entrance designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion along Atlantic Avenue during the busy summer season.
Project Overview
November 2025 – May 2026:
- The now-completed project expanded the number of entry lanes from three to eight to support faster vehicle processing and help reduce traffic congestion.
Project Details
- Design: Laura Marcolini & Associates, a Cumberland, RI-based design firm, prepared the design plans
- Construction: Dubon Masonry Construction, LLC, a Rhode Island-based company, is performing the work
- Funding: The project is primarily funded by $1.825M in Rhode Island Capital Plan (RICAP) Funds
- Timeline: Completion May 2026
Media Release: Smoother Sailing into Misquamicut State Beach this Summer Published on Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Questions?
Contact RI State Parks with any questions or concerns about the beach. Please direct questions about the project to DEM.projects@dem.ri.gov.