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ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. - Big storms are churning offshore, and with them, more of Volusia County’s shoreline is slipping away.

But for residents along A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea, a new seawall is giving them a rare sense of relief.

What we know:

A new underground seawall along a stretch of Highway A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea withstood heavy surf and high tides last week, protecting homes and the road from significant damage.

The multi-million-dollar project by the Florida Department of Transportation comes after years of persistent coastal erosion in the area.

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Resident Dillon Kalkhurst said previous storms often washed sand onto the road, requiring repeated temporary repairs.

What we don't know:

Officials have not said how long the seawa

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