List of roadworks and road closures taking place week starting Monday 3rd August as provided by Island Roads.
ALUM BAY:
B3322 Alum Bay New Road Needles fireworks displays. On each Thursday evening on July 30 and August 6, 13, 20 & 27 August 2015 fireworks extravaganza displays will take place at The Needles Park at Alum Bay. When parking is full at The Needles Park a road closure will be in operation in Alum Bay New Road. If this occurs event goers should then find an alternative location to park, beyond the junction of Alum Bay New Road/Alum Bay Old Road. Access to the Needles Park will be restricted when parking at The Needles Park is full in the interests of public and road safety. This is likely from approximately 7 to 7.30pm until 10pm on each evening, but could be as early as 2 to 2.30pm in the afternoon especially if the weather is good. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THIS EVENT PLEASE CONTACT THE NEEDLES PARK ON (01983) 752401
BEMBRIDGE:
Hillway Road (outside Chameleon approx. 200 metres east of Common Wood Lane). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 27 July until Tuesday 4 August for the installation of a new gas service by Southern Gas Networks. Some traffic delays will occur.
Kings Road (outside Shorelands) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 3 August until Wednesday 12 August for the installation of a new gas service by Southern Gas Networks. Some traffic delays will occur.
CALBOURNE / SHALFLEET:
B3401 Freshwater Road (outside Calbourne Mill). Temporary traffic control will be in operation from 9.30am until 4pm on each day (Mondays to Fridays) between Wednesday 29 July and Tuesday 4 August 2015 for gully repair works by Island Roads. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
COWES AND GURNARD AREA: COWES WEEK FESTIVAL:
Various traffic and parking restrictions will be introduced in certain roads between 5.30pm on Friday 31 July and Wednesday 19 August 2015 in connection with Cowes Week Festival. Cowes Week Festival takes place between Saturday 8 and Saturday 15 August 2015. No parking will be permitted on The Parade during most of the above period due to a tented village and No access to The Parade will be possible from Castle Hill during this period.
Cowes Main Carnival Procession is due to form up in Crossfield Avenue between Ward Avenue and Churchill Road at 5.30pm and leave at 7pm on Thursday 5 August 2015. The carnival procession will pass along the following route: Parklands Avenue, Park Road, Victoria Road, Mill Hill Road, Birmingham Road, Shooters Hill, High Street, Bath Road, and The Parade where it is due arrive at approx. 8.30pm. DIVERSIONS FOR TRAFFIC WILL BE SIGNED AND OR GIVEN AS THE PROCESSION PROCEEDS NOTE: ISLAND ROADS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AT THIS EVENT CONTACT THEM IF NECESSARY ON 01983 822440
EAST COWES:
Esplanade will be closed from 2.30pm on Friday 25 April 2014 for the foreseeable future between 375 metres to the northeast of Cambridge Road and the end of the highway 860 metres to the northeast of Cambridge Road. There is no alternative route for traffic. This closure is necessary to avoid danger to persons or other traffic using the road due to a landslip. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL ON 01983 821000
A3021 Whippingham Road (junction with Crossways Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation between 9am on Sunday 2 August until approx. 12pm (noon) on Monday 3 August 2015 for the replacement of a broken water valve by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. Some additional traffic delays will occur.
FRESHWATER:
Norton Green will be closed on one or two days from 9am until 3.30pm between Monday 3 August and Wednesday 5 August 2015 from the entrance to Mountfield Holiday Park (240 metres from A3054 Colwell Road) to A3054 Colwell Road. The alternative route for traffic will be; Norton Green, Pixley Hill and A3054 Hill Lane. The closure is for carriageway repair works between 0900 hours and 1530 hours on one of the above days. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Stroud Road (near the junction with Camp Road) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am until 3.30pm on one or two days between Monday 3 August and Wednesday 5 August 2015 for raising and the renewal of a carriageway cover by Island Roads. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
A3055 Afton Road (opposite existing Co-op Store, approx. 100metres from School Green Road Roundabout) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation when required from 9am on Tuesday 7 April until approx. Friday 7 August 2015 for the construction of a new entrance for the new Co-op Store and Civic Amenity Site by Brymor and John Peck Construction
Traffic delays will occur.
A3055 School Green Road (outside106). emporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 27 July until approx. Tuesday 4 August 2015 for the installation of a new gas service by Southern Gas Networks. Some traffic delays will occur.
GUNVILLE:
Gunville Road will be closed from A3054 Forest Road to Priory Road from 7.30pm until 6am on each night (Mondays to Fridays) between Monday 27 July and approx. Monday 3 August 2015. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage, kerbing and verge works. The alternative route for traffic is; A3054 Forest Road and Parkhurst Road, St Marys Roundabout, A3020 Medina Way, Coppins Bridge Roundabout and St Georges Way, St Georges Approach, Medina Avenue, St Johns Place, Trafalgar Road, B3323 Carisbrooke Road and High Street (Carisbrooke) and Priory Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
GURNARD:
Marsh Road will be closed from 8am until 6pm on each day (Mondays to Fridays) between Friday 31 July and Wednesday 5 August 2015 from Rew Street to Lower Church Road. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage, kerbing and verge works. The route for diverted traffic will be; Rew Street, Pallance Road, Place Road, Tuttons Hill, Worsley Road and Solent View Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Worsley Road (outside 49 /50). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 3 August until approx. Friday 7 August 2015 for the installation of a new electric service by Scottish & Southern Energy. Some traffic delays will occur.
LAKE:
Ranalagh Road / Cliff Road / Cliff Path. From 1200hrs on Friday 18 July 2014 for the foreseeable future the following roads / path will be closed to vehicular traffic: Cliff Road / Cliff Path will be closed from point 55 metres to the northwest of the junction with Ranalagh Road to point 185 metres to the south west of the junction with Cliff Gardens (the southern boundary of number 6). Ranalagh Road will also be closed from Cliff Road to a point 10 metres to the west of Cliff Road. During the period of closure there is no alternative route for vehicles. The closure is required due to erosion. Pedestrian access will be maintained as usual. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
NEWPORT:
Mill Street will be closed from 9am on Monday 30 March until approx. 6pm on Friday 14 August 2015 between Old Westminster Lane and the end of the highway 35 metres to the Northwest. The closure is necessary for highway development works including the construction of a new junction onto Foxes Road by Aeropark Developments for Barrett Homes. There is no diversion route for traffic, however vehicular access will be maintained as far as possible.
Public Footpath N120 will be closed to pedestrians from 6am on Friday 6 March until 6am on Sunday 6 September 2015 between; A point 474 metres north to a point 516 metres north of the northern boundary of Seaclose Recreation Ground and a point 585 metres north to a point 607 metres north of the northern boundary of Seaclose Recreation Ground. The diversion route for pedestrians is through adjacent woodland at each location. Local path closures are required in the interests of pedestrian safety whilst footbridges are closed at the Footbridge B319 at South Fairlee Farm and the Footbridge B318 at The Roundhouse. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Long Lane will be closed from 7.30pm until 6.30am on each night (Mondays to Fridays) between Friday 31 July and Monday 17 August from Staplers Road to Briddlesford Road.
The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage, kerbing and verge works by Island Roads. The alternative route for traffic will be; Staplers Road, Whiterails Road and Briddlesford Road. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage, kerbing and verge works. In some cases, it may be necessary. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Shide Road will be closed from St Johns Road to Medina Avenue between 7am and approx. 6pm on each day (Mondays to Fridays) from Thursday 30 July until approx. Wednesday 5 August 2015. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage, kerbing and verge works by Island Roads. The alternative route for traffic is; St Johns Road, Medina Avenue, St Georges Approach, and A3020 St Georges Way. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
St James Street (junction with Crocker Street). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation between 9am on Sunday 2 August until approx. 12pm (noon) on Monday 3 August 2015 for permanent carriageway reinstatement works by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. Some additional traffic delays will occur.
A3020 St Georges Way (between St Georges Roundabout and Coppins Bridge) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 7.30pm and 11pm on Thursday 20 August and Friday 21 August 2015 for carriageway works by Island Roads. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
NITON:
Old Blackgang Road will be closed from 7am until 6pm on each day (Mondays to Fridays between) Friday 31 July and approx. Tuesday 11 August 2015 from Sandrock Road to the end of the highway. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage, kerbing and verge works by Island Roads. There is no alternative route for traffic. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
RYDE:
The Strand will be closed between East Street and West Hill Road from 9am on Friday 21 November 2014 until Friday 21 August 2015. The closure is for a Sewer Flood Alleviation Scheme to upsize the existing sewer pipeline. The diversion route will be; West Street, Dover Street and Esplanade. Works are due to start near to the junction with West Hill Road. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation when necessary from Monday 17 November 2014 until the end of the scheme. Some traffic delays will occur.
Simeon Street will be closed from 9am on Monday 9 March until 4pm on Friday 25 September 2015 between The Strand and Monkton Street. The diversion route will be: The Strand and Monkton Street. The closure is for a sewer flood alleviation scheme to upsize a sewer pipeline. Access to premises and businesses will be maintained from one end of the road as far as possible during the works.
Monkton Street will be closed from 9am on Wednesday 20 May until 4pm on Friday 7 August 2015 between The Strand and Simeon Street. Note these are revised closure dates. The diversion route will be: The Monkton Street, East Street and The Strand. The closure is for a sewer flood alleviation scheme to upsize a sewer pipeline. Access to premises and businesses will be maintained from one end of the road as far as possible during the works.
Alexandra Road / St Johns Hill / St Johns Road, will be closed from 7.30pm until 6am on each night (Mondays to Fridays) between Tuesday 4 August and Monday 17 August 2015 between A3055 Appley Road and High Street. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage, kerbing and verge works by Island Roads. The alternative route for traffic will be; A3055 East Hill Road, Esplanade , George Street and Cross Street, A3054 St Thomas Square, High Street, Garfield Road, Victoria Street and John Street, West Street and Green Street. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Lind Hill / Crown Street will be closed from 9am on Monday 3 August 2015 until approx. 4pm on Friday 4 September 2015 between Lind Street and the end of the surfaced highway 35 metres to the south and 30 metres to the east. There is no alternative route for traffic; however emergency vehicle access will be maintained. The closure is for sewer connection works including the construction of new manholes by Dial A Rod Engineering Services.
Spencer Road (outside 45 to 58) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 8am on Monday 27 July until approx. 4.30pm on Friday 4 September 2015 for gas main replacement works by Southern Gas Networks. Some traffic delays will occur.
A3055 Appley Road / East Hill Road and Alexandra Road, Ryde Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 2pm on Monday 27 July until approx. Monday 3 August 2015 for urgent low voltage cable repair works by Scottish & Southern Energy. Some traffic delays will occur.
Upton Road (outside 31) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 24 August until approx. Friday 28 August 2015 for the installation of a new gas service by Southern Gas Networks Some traffic delays will occur.
Newport Street will be closed from 8.30am on Monday 3 August 2015 until approx. 6.30pm on Wednesday 5 August 2015 between Station Street and West Street The one way restriction in Newport Street will be temporarily suspended to allow access. The alternative route for traffic will be; Station Street, Green Street and West Street. The closure is for carriageway excavation and investigation works near to the junction with Station Street. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
SHORWELL:
Kingston Road / Presford Shute / Sandy Way will be closed between 9am and 4pm from Emmet Hill to Farriers Way on each day (Mondays to Fridays). The alternative route for traffic is; Emmet Hill, Town Lane, Chale Green, Chale Street and Church Place, A3055 Military Road, Grange Road, New Road, Main Road (Brighstone), Limerstone Road, Walkers Lane and Sandy Lane. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage, kerbing and verge works by Island Roads. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
SHANKLIN:
Cliff Path will be closed from 9.30am on Monday 20 January 2014 for the foreseeable future to pedestrians from Skew Bridge Path to Winchester House Car Park. The closure is required due to erosion/ land movement. During the period of closure the alternative route for pedestrians will be; Skew Bridge Path, A3055 Sandown Road and Winchester House Car Park. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Palmerston Road, Cross Street and Regent Street will be closed for a short period on Tuesday 4 August 2015 to allow Shanklin Carnival Children’s Procession to pass by. The Carnival is due to form up in Palmerston Road at 12.30pm and is due to leave at 2pm.
The procession is due to arrive at the railway station in Regent Street at 2.45pm. DIVERSIONS FOR TRAFFIC WILL BE SIGNPOSTED AS THE CARNIVAL PROCEEDS NOTE: ISLAND ROADS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AT THIS EVENT CONTACT THEM IF NECESSARY ON 01983 822440
Popham Road, Priory Road, A3055 Church Road, Old Village, High Street, Regent Street, Atherley Road, Queens Road and Chine Avenue will each be closed for a short period on Wednesday 5 August 2015 to allow Shanklin Main Carnival Procession to pass through.
The Carnival is due to form up in Popham Road at 5.15pm and leave at 7pm. The procession is due to arrive at Chine Avenue, at approximately 8.40pm. DIVERSION ROUTE: Southbound traffic: Queens Road and Chine Avenue then A3055 North Road and High Street (when the procession is in Queens Road and Chine Avenue). Northbound traffic: Grange Road, Florence Road, Victoria Avenue, Albert Road, Hatherton Road, Brook Road and Collingwood Road. DIVERSIONS FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC WILL BE SIGNPOSTED AS THE PROCESSION PROCEEDS NOTE: ISLAND ROADS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AT THIS EVENT CONTACT THEM IF NECESSARY ON 01983 822440
ST LAWRENCE:
A3055 Undercliff Drive will remain closed from St Catherine’s Road to Seven Sisters Road (Western Junction), between Barrington Lodge, near to the western junction with Seven Sisters Road and Mirables which is located about a mile towards Niton. Following significant ground movement in the area in early February 2014, Undercliff Drive has been physically closed between Mirables (in the west) and a point 560 metres to the West of Seven Sisters Road (in the east) for safety reasons. There is now no access for vehicles or pedestrians. A formal road and footpath closure will be in operation for the foreseeable future. Access to businesses and attractions in Undercliff Drive will be maintained. During the period of closure the alternative route for traffic will be; Pedestrians; A3055 Undercliff Drive, Public Footpath V81, V77, NT28, NT29, NT30 and A3055 Undercliff Drive. Cyclists and Equestrians; A3055 Undercliff Drive, Seven Sisters Road, St Lawrence Shute, Whitwell Road, Ventnor Road, High Street (Whitwell), Kemming Road, Chatfield Road, Rectory Road, High Street (Niton), Institute Hill, Barrack Shute and A3055 Undercliff Drive. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Longdown Steps Public Footpath V102 will be closed from 10am on Monday 12 May 2014 for the foreseeable future between South Street and St Catherine’s Street. This closure is necessary to avoid danger to persons using the footpath until wall repair works have been undertaken. The diversion route for pedestrians will be; South Street, West Street, High Street, Victoria Street, Wheelers Bay Road and St Catherine’s Street. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Castle Road (between Zig Zag Road and Gills Cliff Road) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from Tuesday 30 December 2014 until approx. mid November 2015 until retaining wall works have been completed by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
A3055 Leeson Road (approx. 200 metres from junction with St Boniface Road) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 7.30pm and 11pm on each day between Wednesday 5 August and Friday 7 August 2015 for carriageway cover works by Island Roads. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
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