List of Isle of Wight roadworks and road closures taking place week starting Monday 18th July 2016 as provided by Island Roads.
BRADING:
Morton Road. Temporary traffic signals will be in operation between Yar Cross and Castle Hill whilst works are undertaken on existing BT plant underground between 22 July and 1 September.
COWES:
Baring Road. Temporary traffic signals will be in operation between Ward Avenue and Castle Hill whilst a new water service is installed by Southern Water between 20 July and 2 August. For further information contact Southern Water
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
Cambridge Road from Old Road to Esplanade. The road will be closed between 18 and 20 July for carriageway surfacing works by Island Roads. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
Crossways Road from Whippingham Road to Beatrice Avenue. The road will be closed on one day between 9 am and 4pm between 15 and 19 July for carriageway repair works by Island Roads. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
LAKE:
Whitecross Lane, by Aldi Store. Temporary traffic management (traffic signals & priority working) will be in operation between 27 June and 5 August for highway works in connection with the construction of the new store. Works are being undertaken by MCM Construction
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:
Whitehouse Road. Temporary traffic control (temporary signals / stop & go operation) will be in operation between 11 and 19 July while BT access underground structures for new cabling. For further details contact BT Openreach
Medina Way from Coppins Bridge to St Mary’s Roundabout. The road will be closed between 7.30 pm and 7am each night between 18 and 23 July for carriageway resurfacing works by Island Roads. A temporary 30 mph speed limit will be in force for the whole duration of these works. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
St Johns Road from Shide Road to Cypress Road. The road will be closed on one day between 9 am and 4pm between 15 and 19 July for carriageway repair works by Island Roads. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
Noke Common from Horsebridge Hill to Rolls Hill Road. The road will be closed on one day between 9 am and 4pm between 15 and 19 July for carriageway repair works by Island Roads. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
Chapel Street from Union Street to New Street. The road will be closed on one day between 9 am and 4pm between 22 and 26 July for carriageway repair works by Island Roads. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
Laundry Lane from Bedford Row to Portland Street. The road will be closed on one day between 9 am and 4pm between 22 and 26 July for carriageway repair works by Island Roads. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
Blacklands Lane from Staplers Road to New Street. The road will be closed on one day between 9 am and 4pm between 22 July and 5 August for vehicle restraint barrier repair works by Island Roads. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
Newport Main Carnival. Furlongs, South Street, St James Street, Trafalgar Road, B3323 Carisbrooke Road, High Street (Newport), Quay Street and The Quay will be closed in a rolling closure for Newport Carnival on 23 July between 7pm and 9pm. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
NITON:
Chatfeild Road from Rectory Road to Kemming Road. The road will be closed from 22 July to approx. 1 August from 6.30am to 6pm for carriageway resurfacing works. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
NORTHWOOD:
Nodes Road. Temporary traffic signals will be in operation between Cranleigh Gardens and Pallance Road whilst footway reconstruction & surfacing is carried out between 12 and 18 July. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
ROOKLEY:
A3020 Main Road. Temporary traffic signals will be in operation between 13 and 26 July for preparation works prior to carriageway resurfacing by Island Roads. For further details contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
SHALFLEEET:
A3054 Main Road between Elm Lane and Station Road. This road will be closed for carriageway resurfacing works between 6.30pm and 6am on 24 June and 22 July. For further details contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
Dodpitts Lane. This road will be closed for carriageway resurfacing works between 6.30am and 6pm on 12 July and 25 July. For further details contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
A3054 Yarmouth Road from Pound Lane to Bangers Whistle. A temporary 30 mph speed limit will be in force from 9am on 15 July to 6pm on 18 July for road safety while the Rythmtree Festival is occurring. For further details contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
SHANKLIN:
Apse Manor Road will be closed from 6.30am to 6pm on approximately five days between 11 and 27 July. The closure is from Godshill Road to Ventnor Road for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, and drainage works by Island Roads.
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
Landguard Manor Road, between Green Lane and Witbank Gardens. This road will be closed for carriageway resurfacing works between 6.30am and 6pm on 30 June and 22 July. For further details contact Island Roads 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.
VENTNOR:
Castle Road (between Zig Zag Road and Gills Cliff Road). The road will be closed between 8 July and 16 September while retaining wall works are carried out. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from Gills Cliff Road to Castle Road and Zig Zag Road to Zig Zag Road while the closure is in place. Traffic delays may occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Lower Zig Zag Steps. The path (steps) will be closed between 18 July and 5 August while works are carried out to Castle Road retaining wall. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
WHIPPINGHAM:
Public Footpath N214 will be closed from Crematorium Road to Public Footpath N114 from 9am on Wednesday 5 August 2015 for the foreseeable future. The closure is required until urgent repair works have been undertaken to B171 Whippingham Cattle Creep. The alternative route for pedestrians is; Crematoriums Road, A3054 Lushington Hill, Racecourse and Fairlee Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Public Footpath N221 will be closed from Island Harbour to the Folly from Tuesday 26 April 2016 for the foreseeable future until repair works have been undertaken. The closure is required as the footpath is unsafe due to a landslip. The alternative route for pedestrians is; Mill Lane, Fairlee Road, East Cowes Road, Whippingham Road and Folly Lane. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
WOOTTON:
Park Road will be closed from Lushington Hill to Station Road from 9am on 11 July to 4pm on 29 July. The closure is for pedestrian junction improvements at Lushington Hill. For further information contact Island Roads on 01983 822440
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