ENGINEERS working on repairs to Dawlish sea wall say they are making ‘good progress’.

Repair work is needed to the old sea wall footpath between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren after storm damaged earlier this year.

It is hoped the stretch between Dawlish Coastguards breakwater and Rockstone Bridge could reopen as soon as April 11.

The full stretch between Dawlish and Langstone/Red Rock is expected to reopen on the early May Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday May 2.

A spokesman for the South West Rail Resilience Programme said: ‘However, these dates depend on the weather and we may not meet them if there are further storms.

‘In the meantime, the footpath remains closed to keep everyone safe.

‘Please don’t attempt to climb over the gates.

‘Thanks for your continued support and patience as our team works as quickly as possible.’