A section of the pavement on the seafront near Shelter Hall in Brighton has started to warp at the sides, posing a risk to pedestrians.
High barriers have been placed in front of the existing railings, which are lower than most people’s waist height, to prevent people from tumbling over the edge and falling ten metres to the lower promenade.
The fences block off a section where the pavement droops down (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)
Councillor Trevor Muten, Brighton and Hove City Council cabinet member for transport, parking and public realm, said: “The footway asphalt on the seafront has started to warp along a small section by Shelter Hall and will need to be removed and re-laid.
“There is no immediate concern for safety, but barriers have been put in place as a precaution in case warping gets worse before resurfacing takes place. These will be regularly inspected to make sure they remain in place.”
The nature of the work means that it will need to be done by hand, without any heavy machinery which means it could cause disruption to what is a busy area with people walking from the railway station towards the beach in the last of the warm weather.
Cllr Muten said: “As a result, this work has been scheduled for November when footfall will be lower and any disruption to residents or visitors can be kept to a minimum.”
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