Network Rail will be temporarily closing the footbridge over the railway in Dawlish to continue its work to protect the line against sea damage.
The footbridge, connecting Marine Parade to Coryton Cove, will be closed from tomorrow (15th June) until Friday 17th July 2020. This is to allow workers to build an enhanced sea wall at the Boat Cove.
An alternative route to Coryton Cove and Boat Cove is via the footpath over Lea Mount.
Philip Morton, project manager for the Dawlish sea wall construction project, said: “To safely carry out the next stage of the new sea wall we, unfortunately, have to temporarily close the footbridge. We are sorry to anyone that uses the footbridge to access Boat Cove, we understand that having to take a longer route is inconvenient and we appreciate everyone's patience and understanding. This closure is temporary and will allow us to complete our work to improve the footpath and, of course, the iconic coastal railway line that runs beside it.”
Work to construct a new wall is progressing well, with all 145 front panels now installed. The panels sit on top to deflect the waves back to sea.
Work has started on the promenade, which will make it safer for pedestrians.
Network Rail is working to reopen the promenade and beach next month.
Click here for more details on the future plans for the sea wall at Dawlish
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Has anyone seen films of Hitler’s Atlantic wall second world war bunkers? The new sea wall reminded me very much of those brutalist constructions.
Have seen the diagrams on Facebook on how the new footbridge would look like at Dawlish with lifts being added and a new sea wall. Network Rail have got a huge job to contend with if they want to protect the railway line, seaside town and the railway station from the impact of the sea erosion and the storm surges.