Collapsed wall not repaired for more than a year

The wall on the main road through Shaldon collapsed in February 2024

A large wall that collapsed on a main road in a seaside town in Devon has not been repaired for more than a year.

The landslip on the A379 in Shaldon, Devon, happened in February 2024.

Temporary traffic lights put in place on Ringmore Road have cost more than £26,000, according to a Freedom of Information request to Devon County Council.

The landowner did not wish to comment, but Devon County Council said: "Discussions with the landowner are continuing and, for the meantime, traffic management will remain in place."

Tracy Martin said the condition of the pavement was getting worse over time

Tracy Martin, who is a regular visitor to Shaldon, said she had seen the condition of the site deteriorating over time.

She said: "It's just getting worse - it started off half the size and now it's that size and I don't know what they're doing about it."

Ed Mole, who lives nearby, said: "I think it's bizarre its not been fixed yet - it obviously causes a bit of disruption trying to pull out of this road."

John Culverhouse, who has a holiday caravan nearby, said: "It just seems very slow and all the people involved seem to be taking their time, which is a bit strange when the incremental and incidental costs must be building all the time."

Barriers are in place around the collapsed area

The road is maintained by Devon County Council.

In its response to the Freedom of Information request, the council said it had spent £26,372 on temporary traffic lights at the site between 26 February 2024 and 13 January 2025 which are still in place.

Alistair Dewhirst, Liberal Democrat council member for the area, said he had been trying to work with the council to resolve the situation.

He said: "This is an important road, it's a busy road and nobody can get from the bottom of the village to the top of the village without having to go through these traffic lights.

"This wall is slowly collapsing - every time it rains a little bit more falls off."