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Urgent work is needed following the collapse of a section of wall that retains the highway. Without repair and strengthening there is a danger the footway and eventually the carriageway would be undermined
Island Roads
Island Roads is a partnership established by the Isle of Wight Council, VINCI Concessions, Meridiam Investments and Ringway to provide the highway maintenance services on the Isle of Wight from 1 April 2013.
The contentious 25-year-contract runs until 2037.
Below are articles in which Island Roads are mentioned.
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This reader says he and his wife were appalled at the standard of working of two operatives on quad bikes spraying pavements and gutters with weed killer
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The work will focus on improving the condition of the existing masonry retaining walls, while at the same time replacing the timber fencing above
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The work will begin next month now that the necessary environmental permissions etc have been received
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After much digging around, News OnTheWight has found proof that Glyphosate is embedded in the PFI Contract, contradicting the council’s official FOI response
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If you, or others you know, travel through Smallbrook roundabout, it’s worth taking a look at these photos to understand the changes
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Most of the work has now been completed and the junction is open to traffic in time for the Easter bank holiday weekend
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The first stage to receiving money for your local group is making an application. There's still time to get your applications in
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Island Roads share details of the final phase of works at Smallbrook roundabout, which they hope to complete in time for the Easter holiday
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When the image was posted to social media last night, people joked that it might be an early April Fool. We asked whether WightFibre were having a laugh?
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Island Roads' official winter maintenance season ends tonight – although they say keen eyes remain on the weather forecast for the next few days
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Drivers are being asked to bear with Island Roads for a few more days as the final stage of works are completed
