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Ryde Interchange

A new Interchange at Ryde Gateway, where bus, hover, train and catamaran meet gained planning approval in 2006.

It included an iconic, landmark interchange building, however, budgetary changes (due to the financial crisis in 2008) contributed to the project going no further.

A chance to reignite part of the plans arose in 2020 and work is due to begin in early 2021.

Drawings of the proposed temporary toilets in Ryde

29, March 2022·2 min read

Ryde Interchange: Plans for temporary public toilets now online

Plans for the temporary public toilets on Ryde's seafront can now be viewed on the council's planning portal

A view of the shops along the Esplanade and bus station

5, July 2021·2 min read

Ryde Interchange: Scheme will give better priority for pedestrians, says council

The Isle of Wight council’s strategic manager says they cannot make everybody happy, but that the scheme will enhance the public realm and get much better pedestrian prioritisation in the area than there currently is

Ryde Interchange with people milling about in the sun

17, June 2021·2 min read

Ryde Interchange: We’re out of time to change road design, says Cabinet member

Cllr Jordan says that giving up £10m of grant funding to address our transport hub in Ryde because of the overall design, seems a bit like cutting off our noses to spite our faces

Roadworks at Ryde Interchange September 2022

4, October 2022·2 min read

Ryde Interchange: Work now intensifying with partial road closures ahead

There'll be more changes on Ryde Esplanade over the coming weeks as roadworks intensify. See maps of changes within

19, December 2023·2 min read

Ryde Town Council agree to take on maintenance and cleaning of Isle of Wight’s busiest toilets

Ryde Town Council have committed to taking the maintenance and cleaning of the new toilets on, and hope they will be open in January 2024

Ryde Esplanade station where toilets will be located

9, February 2024·1 min read

Ryde Town Council to shoulder costs for essential public facilities

Ryde Town Council to cover costs to ensure Ryde Esplanade station's public toilets remain operational

1, June 2021·1 min read

Ryde Transport Interchange Project getting back on track

With the promise of £40m of funding from various sources, the reconfiguration of Ryde Transport Interchange hasn't been forgotten. It's back on the council's Forward Plan

Artist's impression of the new Ryde Interchange

22, March 2022·3 min read

Ryde Transport Interchange: 12 months of work about to start – here’s what’ll be happening

Work begins on 4th April and will be completed in a number of phases over the next 12 months, leading to "a much-improved public space and welcoming transport interchange for all users"

19, May 2023·2 min read

Ryde’s High Street set for a makeover: Pedestrian-friendly revitalisation on the horizon

Ryde's High Street gets £700,000 revamp for enhanced safety, accessibility, and historic preservation

8, August 2024·2 min read

Ryde’s revitalised interchange celebrated as milestone in town’s development

Ryde interchange's completion marks a key chapter in the town's transformation journey

24, March 2023·4 min read

Southern Vectis and Island Line share news and developments at Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users’ Group meeting

Read the updates, plans and challenges faced by transport operators, as shared at the Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users' Group meeting

27, July 2021·2 min read

Still time to have your say on Ryde Interchange, say Isle of Wight council

Residents have until 3rd August to share their views on the remodelling the bus station, which the council says will "provide a safer environment for bus users and pedestrians as well as more public amenity space"

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