The dredges Padre Island and Dodge Island are expected to return to Long Beach Island in the next two days, following repairs, and will begin beachfill in Loveladies this week. Meanwhile, replenishment work continues in North Beach, where the larger Liberty Island dredge is conducting operations.

“The crew is assembling materials, and preparing equipment and the Loveladies worksite in preparation of the arrival of the Padre Island this evening,” U.S.