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Many roads on the Isle of Wight are today marked as closed until 12th September, the day after the Tour of Britain cycle race. How did the tourists cope?
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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Remember loads of Isle of Wight roads were marked as shut on SatNavs and Google on one of the busiest days for tourists? Here’s what the council offered News OnTheWight as their explanation
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New anti-skid surfacing, or replacing worn sections, begins at more than a dozen sites in a three-week programme starting on Cowleaze Hill, Shanklin
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Island Roads say they do need the support of adjoining landowners who also have a major role to play in preventing highway flooding.
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The drought this year has put additional stress on the road network, which must be addressed as well other work to keep the roads up to standard, say Island Roads
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A piece of Island bus history will be preserved by the folks at Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum
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Work has been scheduled for outside of the holiday season, but the temporary traffic lights will inevitably have an impact on some road journeys
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Cllr Robertson welcomed the report, but said it took a long time to publish and the recommendations need to be implemented with greater urgency
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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
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This weekend Island Roads will be holding the annual ‘Autumn Parade’ a day of activity to ensure the fleet and its drivers are fully prepared for the winter ahead
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A small section of the road will be closed whilst work takes place on the retaining wall, meaning there will be no through-route for six months
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Island Roads urge residents to leave additional time for their journeys as works are being carried out on busy roads with temporary traffic lights
