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Devon’s A379 Road Collapses Into Sea After Storms

2/4/2026

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A section of the A379 Slapton Line collapsed into the sea after severe storms, destroying defences.
Devon County Council said 200 metres of road and part of a car park have been lost.
Caroline Voaden, MP, has secured a meeting with the Department for Transport to discuss recovery.
Traffic diversions through the car park are no longer feasible.

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Story summary

A section of the A379 Slapton Line collapsed into the sea after severe storms, destroying defences.
Devon County Council said 200 metres of road and part of a car park have been lost.
Caroline Voaden, MP, has secured a meeting with the Department for Transport to discuss recovery.
Traffic diversions through the car park are no longer feasible.