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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.

2, September 2023·1 min read

Highway Authority raise further road safety concerns over Palmers Farm gravel extraction plans

Concerns arise over HGV route safety for Wight Building Materials’ planned Palmers Farm project

23, August 2023·3 min read

Design for Cascade’s replacement railings will go ahead as planned, say Island Roads

They'll be no change to the design or colour of the vertical railings, it was revealed at a public meeting on Tuesday night

Artist's impression of replacement railings for Ventnor Cascade

21, August 2023·1 min read

Updated Ventnor Cascade’s replacement railings: Now curved – Is that enough? (updated)

Since News OnTheWight readers expressed their concerns about the design for the railings, some adjustments have been made. Is that enough?

Artist impression of proposed Ventnor Cascade railings

14, August 2023·1 min read

First view of proposed replacement of Ventnor Cascade’s iconic railings

News OnTheWight has sourced this artist's impression of the proposed replacement railings on Ventnor's Cascade walkway - which Island Roads claims will 'respect the Victorian character of the seafront'

Top of n Chine Hollow with road closed signs across it

10, August 2023·3 min read

Unexpected road closure in Shanklin Old Village affects tourist attraction access to Shanklin Chine (updated)

Isle of Wight's Shanklin Chine faces access issues due to unexpected road closure

9, August 2023·1 min read

Ventnor Cascade’s Victorian-style safety upgrades latest Island Roads project (updated)

Island Roads' 27-week project will install vertical Victorian-style railings on Ventnor cascade

IW Foundation swimmers with giant cheque

26, July 2023·1 min read

Swim the Wight’s call for 50 metre-plus tidal-fed sea pool for diverse water activities

Swim the Wight, a social enterprise championing accessible sea swimming, received a £16,000 grant from the Isle of Wight Foundation

Aerial view of Belgrave Road work after Completion Drone Photo media

20, July 2023·2 min read

Belgrave Road: Re-development scheme wins Best UK Geotechnical Project Award

Revitalised Belgrave Road scheme in Ventnor bags top award for exceptional geotechnical prowess

27, June 2023·5 min read

Save Ventnor’s Wall Lizards: Become a citizen scientist to prevent Glyphosate harm (update 2)

Ventnor residents are urged to help update Island Roads' outdated map, safeguarding Wall Lizards from harmful Glyphosate sprays

15, June 2023·2 min read

Beekeeping masterclass: Watch swarm of bees being safely rehomed

Great footage of Alan Ransom skillfully rehoming a swarm of bees that decided to take a break in the car park at Island Roads

14, June 2023·1 min read

Island Roads successfully balances safety and heritage in Ventnor railing replacement

Island Roads completes an 85-metre safety railing project in Ventnor, honouring local heritage

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

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