Article 6YGDF ‘Serious risk to life’: scenic Isle of Wight road could fall into sea, councillor warns

‘Serious risk to life’: scenic Isle of Wight road could fall into sea, councillor warns

by
Steven Morris
from on (#6YGDF)

Military Road on island's south is threatened by erosion, with some parts now less than 5 metres from steep cliffs

It is considered one of the most scenic routes in the UK, an 11-mile stretch of road that skirts the coastal cliffs and enjoys sweeping views of the Channel.

The problem is that Military Road on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight is getting just a little too close to those plunging cliffs for comfort.

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