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These photos give a whole new perspective of the Undercliff Drive landslip.
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.
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A councillor with Niton and Whitwell Parish Council explains the determined work they have been carrying out since the 2014 Undercliff Drive landslip and explains why reopening the road is crucial to the village's way of life
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This previously unseen report, delivered prior to the extensive works at Undercliff Drive, highlights risks associated with carrying out the work and raises significant questions.
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Over 100 residents and businesses shared their views and concerns about the situation at Undercliff Drive and how it's affecting them. All comments will be collated and presented to the council, MP and Island Roads.
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It's come to light that the whole road-access-to-houses situation could have been resolved straight after the February landslip, if only council officers had allowed the work to be carried out.
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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.
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With the heavy rains of January still to work its way through the rock of the Undercliff, who knows what this road will look like in a few weeks time. Our thoughts are with the families who continue to be affected by the devastating landslip.
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The landslip appears to be worsening by the day. Look through our photo gallery to see the results of further movement.
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There are twenty five soldiers, including Royal Engineer specialists, currently deployed on the Island.
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Whether the call-in will delay work going on behind the scenes to prepare reports due to go to the October Executive for both Undercliff Drive and Totland Seawall is not yet known. We've asked and are awaiting a response.
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Residents angry at sticky plaster decision for Undercliff Drive
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The perseverance of George Wilks and the CycleWight advocacy group has paid off, as signage for the Undercliff as a leisure route goes up
