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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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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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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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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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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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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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Some parts of the Military Road between Brook and Hanover Point are less than 5m away from the cliff edge
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The fate of this picturesque route hangs in the balance
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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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Leader of the council, Phil Jordan, said they would continue to explore potential solutions to preserve and protect this important route
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More detail as to why Councillors Price and Critchison voted in favour of the scheme, which didn't receive enough votes for approval
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Councillor Stuart says the Government need to cough up the cash to fix the Military Road
