For Stone Harbor owners and visitors asking about beach access during the month of June/ beach fill project:
The metal pipe will remain on the beach until the entire project is complete.  The pipe is extended as the crew moves north every few days. As they re-open a completed beach, a sand walk-over is built over the pipe at each beach entrance. It is the equivalent of walking in soft sand- a bit challenging but manageable.
I took a short video this morning at 109th Street: http://www.youtube.com/anndelaneybeachÂ
Fascinating!