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The council explain they are currently uncertain of what caused the retaining wall to fail - and indeed how they can safely get to it to fix it
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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Island Roads have reinforced the road closure with steel fencing and advised evacuation of at least one property
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The public are reminded to respect the road closures in place and not put themselves at risk by entering the area. The council say it's neither safe nor practical for them to take any steps to intervene at this stage
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To allow residents on Belgrave Road to access their properties, the one way system has been revoked. See the latest photos from the site
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Contrary to what you may have heard there have been no compulsory evacuations. OnTheWight has confirmed this with Isle of Wight council today
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While Puffin crossings are commonplace across the UK some people, particularly older people, have reported finding them difficult to use. Island Roads have created this information film in response
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The weather has hampered progress, but Island Roads say they have also had to deal with a level of vandalism
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Confidentiality agreements will bind the limited number of Cllrs who are admitted to the exclusive briefing about the Highways PFI from disclosing information they learn - even from other councillors, claims Cllr Brodie
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Cllr Andre explains why she voted in favour of the gagging order at last night's private briefing about the progress of the highways PFI scheme
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Thank you to all the teams who carried out rescues or made the Isle of Wight safe for residents yesterday. You are very much appreciated
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There have been several serious incidents recently involving trees falling onto the highway at this location, so it will be closed from 9am Saturday as a precautionary measure
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Thanks go out to all at Island Roads who helped during Storm Dennis with flooding and tree removal
