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Undercliff Drive

The Undercliff links Bonchurch with Niton on the South coast of the Isle of Wight. The five mile stretch travels through Ventnor and St Lawrence and has several points along it that are subject to land movement.

Below are a selection of articles we’ve published about Undercliff Drive.

18, October 2019·3 min read

Undercliff Drive consultation found 58 per cent in favour of reinstatement

The Isle of Wight council say the cost to re-instate the road is estimated to be between £1 million and £2 million, dependent on whether the scheme allowed one or two-way traffic and if the new route was restricted to vehicles below a certain weight

Welcome to St Lawrence - Undercliff Drive rebuilt road

24, October 2014·2 min read

Revealed: The letter where Island Roads threaten to block access to volunteer-rebuilt road on Undercliff Drive

Island Roads are threatening to close the road rebuilt by Islanders last weekend, claiming it's for the security of the residents (without even asking them), but denying them access to things like heating oil and fuel for the winter.

3, August 2016·3 min read

Undercliff Drive: Committee to consider permission for new access road

A range of concerns have been raised on the Undercliff Drive application to build a new access road for residents in the landlocked properties. Officers are recommending conditional permission and councillors will make their decision next week.

Exposed roadworks on Undercliff Drive February 2014

2, September 2014·3 min read

Why has the Council been blocking answers to Undercliff questions?

Many Islanders (and members of the press) are wondering why the council are taking so long to answer simple questions about events at Undercliff Drive.

19, February 2014·1 min read

Shocking further damage to Undercliff Drive revealed (photos)

The landslip appears to be worsening by the day. Look through our photo gallery to see the results of further movement.

9, May 2014·2 min read

Undercliff Drive landslip residents say they’re being kept in the dark

Some residents who have been affected by the landslip at Undercliff Drive say they've not been given any detail or timetables as to what is happening - leaving them stranded, out of their homes. OnTheWight sought to find answers for them.

16, February 2014·1 min read

Council promise extra security on Undercliff Drive after evacuations

Following the evacuation of some residents in Undercliff Drive, the council say a local security company will be patrolling the area throughout the night.

11, October 2007·1 min read

Undercliff Drive Scandal: Update

Following Monday’s announcement that Undercliff Drive suspended senior officers, Paul Wilkinson and Derek Rowell are no longer on the payroll...

14, February 2014·1 min read

Huge Undercliff Drive engineering works revealed

People familiar with the road will be stunned at how different the previously-picturesque road looks while this extensive work is being carried out.

Undercliff Drive SSSI site July 2015 after trees cut down

3, September 2015·1 min read

Possible Undercliff Drive land swap details leaked (updated)

Papers leaked to the CP apparently suggest the council is negotiating a land-swap deal with the Wildlife Trust. The leak is nearly two weeks in advance of the next Executive meeting and doesn't appear to have even been seen by all Executive members yet.

26, March 2008·1 min read

Undercliff Drive: No Further Action by Police

An update

Undercliff lack of signage from Niton 640

2, January 2019·4 min read

Poor signage, incorrect SatNav data and property damage on Undercliff Drive

At meetings about Undercliff Drive the resounding opinion was that signage is woefully inadequate and needs to be resolved without delay. Residents say they’ve been met by a wall of silence from Isle of Wight council and in the meantime all properties have suffered damage.

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