Random

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.

21, December 2024·2 min read

Island Roads announces post-holiday highways improvement schedule for early 2025

Early 2025 sees significant Isle of Wight highways improvement work by Island Roads

28, April 2021·1 min read

Skew Footbridge to finally be removed and refurbished: Road closure warning (updated)

The nine-tonne footbridge will be lifted out by crane and taken away for refurbishment

The Way Forward receiving money for a new minibus after bidding successfully last yea

8, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Foundation opens new round of grants for community projects

Grants aim to support access to employment, housing and community bonds on the Isle of Wight

30, August 2017·1 min read

Upgrade to the Ventnor Lizard’s living quarters

Island Roads have installed a series of small tubes in retaining walls to ensure the Ventnor Lizard continues to use the structure as a habitat.

4, March 2021·1 min read

Island Roads change approach to removing weeds from Isle of Wight highways

The new method ensures Island Roads maintains the required level of service in a way that looks after the environment

Electric car driving along Military Road

10, August 2022·2 min read

Island Roads has ‘taken charge’ of nine new electric vehicles

Island Roads’ HQ at St Christopher House, Dodnor, and also the depot at Stag Lane have both recently had their electric charging facilities upgraded

10, March 2020·1 min read

New permit system should result in better management of road and utility works say council

The aim of the scheme is to ensure works on the highway can be better controlled, says Kevin Burton, Island Roads network manager

20mph sign with bushes and blue skies by anotherphotographer

1, July 2021·1 min read

Letter: 20mph zone pointless unless it is enforced, says Godshill resident

This Godshill resident says it's all well and good having a 20mph zone, but for it to be effective it needs to be policed

4, January 2023·1 min read

Traffic disruption expected as Mews Lane and Fairlee Road junction upgraded

Island Roads to improve cycling and pedestrian routes on the outskirts of Newport beginning next week, expected to last five weeks with traffic disruptions

28, May 2023·1 min read

Island Roads completes complex restoration behind Spyglass Inn in Ventnor

Island Roads recently completed a complex renovation of Ventnor's historic Spyglass Inn wall, successfully navigating Unexploded Ordnance risks from WWII

10, July 2019·3 min read

Major roadworks at Fishbourne Lane: Over three phases to avoid disruption

The duration of the entire scheme is ten weeks, but this is phased to avoid work during the school summer holidays and ensuring that road closures are kept to a minimum.

20, October 2023·2 min read

Island Roads reminds landowners about their responsibility for flooding prevention measures

Island Roads advises Isle of Wight landowners on autumn safety and how to prevent highway flooding responsibly

Free daily newsletter