The entire moat wall will be closed for repair and strengthening of the Fort Jefferson counterscarp (moat wall) damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017 and Hurricane Ian in 2022. Additional damage occurred from hurricanes in 2024.
Bush Key (including the shoreline beyond the seaplane) is closed to support breeding and nesting activities colonies of Sooty Terns and Brown Noddies. The island will reopen in the fall. More
