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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.

16, February 2018·1 min read

Solar-powered parking meters installed across the Isle of Wight

Look out for the new energy-efficient solar-powered meters in locations across the Island bright enough for them to operate.

7, February 2018·1 min read

Council say ‘no objection’ to removal of Umbrella Tree

The Isle of Wight council say that although they have no objection to the request to remove the tree, options are being considered and investigated further with Island Roads that may prevent the immediate removal of the tree.

7, February 2018·1 min read

Letter: Why is there a ‘vendetta’ against the Island’s trees?

This reader is concerned about the number of trees that seem to be disappearing across the Isle of Wight, especially after the paving slabs that replaced a Cherry Tree in Newport resulted in her 73 year old friend having a fall.

6, February 2018·1 min read

Island Roads help create sensory garden

A big part of the work in the sensory garden was laying a pathway and after digging out the foundations, the school turned to Island Roads and its volunteering scheme for help.

2, February 2018·1 min read

Night time closures on dual carriageway

Medina Way will be subject to road closures, but the work will be carried out during the evening to reduce disruption.

30, January 2018·1 min read

Applications open for Island Foundation support

The foundation, which is jointly funded by Island Roads, Meridiam and VINCI UK, has donated upwards of £250,000 to the Island community over five years. Applications are now open for 2018.

16, January 2018·1 min read

Island Roads helps school develop ‘construction zone’ for pupils

The school has developed a special construction zone as part of work to help early years pupils develop their personal, emotional and social skills.

15, December 2017·1 min read

Christmas jumper day raises cash for children and homeless

Well done to staff at Island Roads who raised money for two great causes today on their Christmas Jumper Day.

7, December 2017·1 min read

Major Newport road closed due to burst water main

The roads have been closed for emergency water main repairs.

5, December 2017·1 min read

Volunteers from Island Roads help conserve iconic Needles Batteries

This is the second year in a row that volunteers from Island Roads has helped in conserving the iconic Needles Batteries.

21, November 2017·1 min read

Overnight roadworks at busy roundabout

The resurfacing work will take place overnight to avoid disruption at this very busy roundabout.

13, November 2017·1 min read

Innovative solution to repair Isle of Wight bridge

It's usual for road closures to be in place when a bridge is repaired, however, Island Roads have developed a scheme that means all the work can be done from underneath the structure in the case of Rodge Brook.

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