Adverse weather has caused an unusual sight on Cleethorpes beach, where a set of steps now hangs several feet above the sand after recent coastal shifts.
The issue followed Storm Benjamin, which displaced large amounts of sand and left the structure unusable.
North East Lincolnshire Council has urged people to avoid the area, confirming the problem was caused by wind-driven waves and high tides during recent storms.
A spokesperson said that while “sand levels across Cleethorpes beach are stable,” the weather had temporarily lowered the surface beneath the steps. The council added it is working to “resolve the issue” and advised visitors to use nearby access points in the meantime.
Damage has also been caused to some of the groynes along the beach.
A council spokesperson said: “We are aware of the issue and can confirm this has occurred mainly due to recent adverse weather conditions.
“Generally, sand levels across Cleethorpes beach are stable. However due to wind driven waves and recent high tides these levels have lowered considerably in some places.
“We are working to resolve the issue and ask the public to avoid these steps. We ask them to use the other entrances that are situated 30m either side of these steps. There is also an access ramp 60m North of these steps.”
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