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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.

Whitwell diversion signs

14, December 2023·2 min read

Efforts underway to minimise disruption from Bonchurch and Ventnor road closures

Road closure updates and safety warnings issued for Bonchurch landslide

Graben road closed

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

Drill Hall Road

7, December 2023·1 min read

Island Roads to start essential roadworks in Ryde and Newport next week

Residents alerted to road closures for foundation works in Ryde and Newport

Lights for roadworks

16, November 2023·1 min read

Island Roads under scrutiny for performance of 25-year highways PFI contract

Highways PFI disagreements discussed at council, amid concerns over service delivery standards

Landslide in Shorwell Shute

14, November 2023·1 min read

Island Roads monitoring landslip: Shorwell Shute closed for safety

Shorwell Shute closed after significant landslide; Island Roads advises public to be cautious on all roads

Collapsed Wall in Bath Road

7, November 2023·1 min read

Island Roads urges vigilance after series of wall collapses in recent wet weather

Recent rains trigger urgent calls for private wall safety checks

Medina Way barrier

4, November 2023·1 min read

Overnight work planned for Medina Way safety barriers

The work will take place overnight between 7-11pm

Fallen tree

2, November 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight road closures due to flooding and fallen trees

Island Roads are currently grappling with flooding and fallen trees, resulting in the closure of several roads on the Isle of Wight

Sam Loba - arm down drain and pump down drain

1, November 2023·2 min read

After recent floods, Island Roads prioritises drainage ahead of impending Storm Ciarán

Isle of Wight intensifies drainage efforts after floods, bracing for Storm Ciaran's arrival

Flood protection in East Cowes

30, October 2023·2 min read

Weather and flooding situation under continuous monitoring on the Isle of Wight

Community support during the floods praised by council leader

Zoe Feakes flooding indoors

27, October 2023·3 min read

How residents can help in preventing floods: Island Roads’ reminder

Island Roads advises residents on minimising flood risks amidst uncertain weather and high tides

Isle of Wight flooding 25th October 2023

25, October 2023·2 min read

Road recovery efforts underway on the Isle of Wight following intense rain (photos)

Isle of Wight confronts flooding aftermath; recovery operations and road clear-ups commence

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