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Councillors Matthew Price and Claire Critchison chose to support the scheme, calling the Island road a ‘lifeline’
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The fate of this picturesque route hangs in the balance
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Some parts of the Military Road between Brook and Hanover Point are less than 5m away from the cliff edge
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It is thought if the plans get approval, it would take eight weeks to complete, but a road closure — potentially only part — would need to be put in place
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Island Roads say the challenge of the scheme has been to devise an engineering solution that prolongs the life of this important section of the Island’s infrastructure, but does so in a way that respects the unique environmental and geological characteristics of the site
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Bob Seely says he wants to know more about the road safety strategy and hear the reaction from parish councils and residents before reaching a view on the first Isle of Wight TT race to be held on the Island
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29 roads removed and two routes added (because of St Mary's roadworks), but Cllr Ward says, “Please take extra care when driving in dangerous conditions, especially if the roads are icy or frosty, or if it’s snowing"
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The stretch of road is one of the UK’s best-known and most photographed sections of highway and the longest consecutive length of road upgraded by Island Roads in a single scheme, as part of the Highways PFI.
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The work is scheduled to last 17 weeks, finishing before the May Bank Holiday with two-way lights in place for majority of work, but with a three week road closure while the new road drainage system is constructed.
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Island Roads say they hope that carrying out the work after the summer holidays and by working overnight will keep inconvenience to Islanders to a minimum.
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"It's not about now or tomorrow, or next week - it's about the long term future and that will be Future Coast", the man now responsible for the land tells OnTheWight.
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Traffic on a section of the Military Road near Brook has been one-way with lights since a landslide in 2010. It's good to see the water drainage system suggested by Dr Bruce Denness was a success.
