Boca Chica Beach closed for SpaceX testing

BOCA CHICA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. has ordered the temporary closure of access to Boca Chica Beach due to anticipated testing activities for SpaceX.

"I have ordered the closure of Boca Chica Beach and Hwy 4 for the purpose of protecting Public
Health and Safety during SpaceX non-flight testing activities on September 23, 2024, in the time
period between 8:00 a.m. C.S.T. to 8:00 p.m. C.S.T., and in the alternative on September 24, 2024
or September 25, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. C.S.T. to 8:00 p.m. C.S.T. of the same day. Should SpaceX
not complete its planned space flight activities on September 23, 2024, then SpaceX may use the
alternate dates to complete its testing activities," Trevio stated.

State Highway 4 from FM 1419 (Oklahoma Ave.) to the entrance of Boca Chica Beach will be closed until Wednesday night.

SpaceX and law enforcement will be coordinating to ensure that no individuals or vehicles are allowed access to these areas during the above listed times of the day.

Additionally, SpaceX and the county will establish a safety zone perimeter that will include two temporary checkpoints on Highway 4.

Individuals who live along Boca Chica must provide authorities proof of residence between the two checkpoints to be allowed to proceed through the soft checkpoint and access their homes during testing.

Access beyond the hard checkpoint to the beach will not be permitted during temporary closures.

Those wishing to visit the beach will not be permitted until Thursday. In the meantime, the couty suggests visiting South Padre Island at the following County parks as an alternative: Cameron County Beach Access No. 3, Cameron County Beach Access No. 4, Cameron County Beach Access No. 4 (West) or Cameron County Beach Access No. 5 (West).

For questions or concerns please refer to the Cameron County website, www.cameroncountytx.gov/spacex/.