‘Serious risk to life’: scenic Isle of Wight road could fall into sea, warns council | Isle of Wight
It is considered one of the most scenic roads in the UK, and it is an extension of 11 miles from the road that exceeds the coastal slopes and has a comprehensive view of the channel.
The problem is that The military road on the southern coast of White Island It is very close to those slopes that are sunk for rest.
Fears that corrosion has left parts of the road a short distance of slopes – in some sections less than 5 meters – and lives may be in danger.
Becca Cameron, a consultant who called for a general meeting on the situation, said urgent safety measures were needed to prevent tragedy.
“I feel a serious danger to life,” she said. “The drone shots show how dangerous risks and their proximity to the road. When the bus passes over the cliff, you can feel vibrations. We do not have a warning system if the road collapses.”
One person who travels to the local bus that follows the path is described as “Rollercoasster”. Others called to turn the road inward or to impose weight restrictions. Some local population wants to break down the lower speed and limits.
The military road is a responsibility White Island The council is the authority of highways. He said that the road was suffering from “the real effects of geological corrosion.”
In the late nineties of the last century, she did in a section that extends along the Affon Download, which included the strengthening of the chalk foundations on the road. But the council worried about two miles between the village of Brock and the camping site in Compton Farm.
In a report published last year, The council said The issues were caused by “natural coastal corrosion, water starting from landing and forming associates [a steep sided gorge] By wearing a soft clay and the rock of orange. “
He added: “A possible alternative option is to redirect this internal road, which guarantees the road for 20 years or more.” But he warned that this would cost more than 20 million pounds.
The military road was built around the year 1860 to supply the coastal garrison and consisted at that time from an unusual narrow path.
Nearly a century ago, it was adopted by the White Island Province Council (a former incarnation of the local authority). The road was expanded and some sections were reorganized because until then, they were threatened by the erosion of the cliff. In recent years, climatic emergency events and harsh weather have exacerbated the problem.
White Island Council is keen to keep the road open because it connects societies and is also a major tourist attraction.
England’s visit advised people to visit before it is too late. He said: “Running in parallel with the western coast of the Ayil, the A3055 (Aka Military Road) is a wild journey that must be taken sooner and not later, because erosion along the coast can see parts of the road disappear.
“The road with a length of 11 miles may be short, but it provides wealth from the unforgettable rural views and landscapes.”
