​MP for South Devon
The A379 Slapton Line & Coastal Erosion in Start Bay
Partial collapse of A379 Slapton Line
Since the devastating impact of coastal erosion including the partial collapse of the A379 Slapton Line on the night of Monday 2nd February, Devon County Council and South Hams District Council have been working hard onsite to make the immediate area safe. Work has also been ongoing in Beesands to provide additional protection. The Environment Agency have also been monitoring the seawall in Torcross, as many residents are reporting shaking with the impact of the waves.
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The situation continues to evolve, and no decision on the future of the A379 has been made or will be made in the next few days. We are asking for patience at this time.
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I am continuing to liaise with the government and doing all I can to support affected communities. Please consider signing my petition calling for the government to support coastal communities affected by coastal erosion in Start Bay, including the villages of Torcross, Beesands and Hallsands, in the short and long term.
My work to support affected communities
As soon as I was informed of the damage to the A379 on Tuesday morning, I and my team set to work. A member of my team went to Torcross to speak to people on the ground, while I met with senior officials at the Department for Transport.
I have also secured a Prime Minister’s Question and a meeting with the Roads Minister to discuss the situation further.
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Two days after the disaster I hosted a public meeting with Devon County Council, South Hams District Council and concerned residents. You can read the meeting notes via the link below.
