Seaside path in Montrose closed due to hole in the sea defences

The hole was discovered just before 7.30pm on Friday.

By Kieran Webster

September 30 2023, 11:22am

A coastal footpath in Montrose is closed due to a hole in the sea defences. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

A seaside path in Montrose is closed after the discovery of a hole in the sea defences.

Police assisted local authorities at the scene near Traill Drive after the discovery was made at around 7.30pm on Friday.

Traill Drive was closed but has since reopened.

A hole in the sea defences in Montrose — The hole in the sea defences. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

It is currently unknown how long the path will remain closed and it is currently taped off from the public.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We were made aware of a hole in the sand on Traill Drive, Montrose, at around 7.20pm on Friday, September 29.

“Officers assisted the local authority.”

An Angus Council spokesperson said: “Roads officers have sectioned off an area of the sand dunes south of Montrose Splash on Traill Drive due to tidal damage to the rock revetment.

“The breach is being assessed and arrangements are being made for repairs. The road is currently open.”