Race against time and the weather

Rock-moving work continued apace today (4 February) at Torcross and Beesands in an effort to reinforce coastal defences ahead of tonight’s expected bad weather. The combination of a high tide, low surface pressure, and an ENE wind gusting to 50mph is a particularly dangerous one for our battered coastal settlements and the already damaged A379 Slapton Line. Residents are urged to batten down the hatches and take extra care. The police and coastguard are on high alert.