According to an Island Roads diversion notice, Undercliff Drive, has reopened to through-traffic. Or has it?
Undercliff Drive (the A3055) was closed to traffic following landslides which occurred in 2014 whilst Island Roads were carrying out ‘major engineering works’.
Diversion route
However, a temporary road closure notice has been issued by Island Roads today (Wednesday) relating a small section of Ventnor Road near the junction of St Lawrence Shute, where road furniture defects need attention.
Island Roads are suggesting that drivers divert via Undercliff Drive – along the same stretch of road that has been closed for more than a decade.
Awaiting advice
OnTheWight has written to Island Roads to ask them to confirm the diversion route. As the road has been closed to through traffic for more than a decade, it’s highly unlikely that it has been reopened now.
A spokesperson for Island Roads advised that the diversion route was an error and is being corrected now/
Drivers are advised to use the route via Upper Ventnor and Wroxall, or Shanklin to enter or exit the town.
Thanks to Stuart George for the heads up
Article edit
11.39am 5th Mar 2025 – IR update added
