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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.

Dean Terrett with Matt Shaw and Samantha O’Rourke

7, February 2022·2 min read

Funding round opens for Isle of Wight good causes taking place in 2023

Projects that have been funded so far include those which have a focus on connecting communities, reducing social isolation and supporting people to access employment and housing

27, October 2021·2 min read

Smallbrook junction roadworks: Notice of upcoming road closures

The works will result in some road closures. See the details within

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

kids and island roads staff on Alresford Bridge

31, March 2021·2 min read

Good news for Alresford Bridge, but delays still for Skew Bridge

While the Alresford Road project was completed ahead of schedule, work at the more complex Skew Bridge project has not been so straightforward

15, July 2014·2 min read

Island Roads say they’re attempting to have roads dug up less often

Although it is already a central tenet of the PFI, Island Roads have announced they've agreed to work even more closely with Southern Water.

24, August 2016·1 min read

Island Roads invites residents to find out more about Coppins Bridge work

Island Roads invite residents to information sessions to find out more about the upcoming roadworks at Coppins Bridge, which is expected to cause some disruption.

island roads vehicle on downs road by carl wright

20, March 2018·1 min read

Downs Road closed for recovery of Island Roads vehicle

Diversions are in place which the vehicle is recovered from Downs Road, Arreton.

10, May 2018·2 min read

Landowners reminded to manage trees that are boarding public roads and paths

Island Roads has powers to recharge landowners for work to clear away trees that have fallen onto roads from private land, but say they prefer to work with them to avoid tree fall in the first place.

Field where the exploratory oil wells will be

19, January 2021·2 min read

UKOG submit revised papers for Isle of Wight exploratory oil wells: Now open for comments

The final plans have been submitted with changes to several parts of the application. Full details within

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.

18, July 2022·1 min read

Belgrave Road: Work progressing well towards November completion

There is lots of national interest in how Island Roads are tackling the challenges of rebuilding Belgrave Road where the retaining wall partially collapsed in 2020

yellow background with two silver pencils by Joanna Kosinska

17, May 2021·1 min read

Full review of highways needed in East Cowes, says councillor

Cllr Love encourages residents to respond to the Road Traffic Orders with positive ideas and suggestions

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