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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.

15, December 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council reviewing water-filled barriers under ‘The Rock’ on Belgrave Road

Isle of Wight council tell News OnTheWight they are reviewing the "unsightly" water-filled barriers under 'the rock' on Belgrave Road

21, March 2023·2 min read

Island Roads defend safety measures on Ocean View Road, despite public outrage

A necessary evil or an unpopular decision? Island Roads explain why they have installed the bollards on a section of the footway

25, October 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council and Island Roads unveil revealing film on Leeson Road’s significant landslide (watch)

Informative new short film about the Bonchurch landslide reveals that new fissures and cracks have been identified in the cliff face and behind the landslip area

12, December 2023·1 min read

Massive traffic diversion proposed for already-embattled Ventnorians (updated)

Island Roads requesting one way route that would lead to huge diversion of anyone leaving Ventnor

Swim the Wight’s Sue Barker, Victoria Thorneton-Field, Liz Hennessy with Richard Slinn (Island Roads) and Samantha O’Rourke (Isle of Wight Foundation and Island Roads)

18, April 2023·1 min read

Tackling social exclusion: Apply now for Isle of Wight Foundation grants to empower your community

Isle of Wight Foundation seeks grant applications from local charities combating social exclusion by 9th May

southern water repairing pipes on shore hill

5, October 2021·2 min read

Southern Water: ‘We act quickly’ and are ‘investing heavily’ in the Isle of Wight

The water company respond to a number of serious concerns raised by Island Roads in a report prepared for the Isle of Wight council. Here's what Southern Water say

15, February 2024·1 min read

Island Roads postpones Sandown excavations citing adverse weather conditions

Island Roads delays Sandown excavation work due to heavy rainfall forecast

6, May 2020·1 min read

One-way system and reduced speed limit when Isle of Wight dump reopens

The restrictions are coming into place as the rubbish dump reopens to managed bookings. Details within

20, October 2022·1 min read

Bridge to close to traffic and pedestrians for up to eight weeks

Island Roads say the work is being undertaken outside of the main tourism season when the roads are quieter to reduce the impact on road users

This road will be closed sign - Roadworks

29, March 2017·1 min read

Overnight closures for major Ryde road

Be aware of overnight closures as one of the main roads in and out of Ryde is resurfaced by Island Roads.

5, June 2023·1 min read

The future of Shanklin’s Cliff Path: Seeking long-term safety solutions

Advanced drone technology is aiding investigations to improve safety and sustainability of Shanklin's Osborne Steps

26, April 2019·1 min read

All five staff cut from IW CCTV control room: Their combined wages less than PFI axe man’s

The annual staff costs for CCTV Control Room staff is less than amount paid to PFI consultant for eight month's work.

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