The Town of Chatham says due to the estimated hatch dates, its portion of Nauset Beach will close to Over Sand Vehicle travel on Friday.
The closure will take effect at 8 a.m. in an effort to protect unfledged piping plovers, but officials say the timing could change based on when the eggs hatch.
If there is a change, rangers will notify vehicles on the beach to leave immediately.
ll regulations regarding restrictions to endangered species habitat areas remain in effect.
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