·5 min read
Former Executive member, Phil Jordan, who has an indepth knowledge of the situation on Undercliff Drive, explains why the Leader's claims of reopening the road are extremely premature.
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.
·3 min read
Following OnTheWight's report last week on the two year anniversary of the Undercliff Drive landslide, Island Roads set out their plans for reinstating the access road for the landlocked residents.
·1 min read
The plight of the marooned Undecliff residents has resulted in an outpouring of support from Islanders. What OnTheWight is hearing from the top bods at the council sounds like there might be a chance for this to be resolved sensibly, following the re-closing of the volunteer-rebuilt road.
·1 min read
There was an outpouring of support from Islanders last night on Facebook, after news that 'people power' has resulted in residents in Undercliff Drive landlocked properties having access their homes by car again.
·1 min read
The aim of the meeting is to collate concerns and opinions from residents in the wider area affected by the road closure at Undercliff Drive and present these to a higher body to spark action and accountability.
·1 min read
This resident on Undercliff Drive says after years of discussions, studies, surveys, the present solution has been arrived at. She's sceptical of the council Leader's promises to reopen the road - suggesting the upcoming election might have a bearing.
·1 min read
Residents waited with baited breath at last night's Executive meeting to hear whether Members would approve funding that would allow them to get back into their homes.
·1 min read
The council has, since the recent landslide at Undercliff Drive, issued a blanket media ban in the area, stopping the taking of photos of the continuing movement. OnTheWight gained access. Here are the photos.
·1 min read
Joe Duckworth, CEO of the IW Council has asked for the police to get involved in the investigation into the...
·4 min read
OnTheWight sought to find out how much was being paid to Island Roads for the latest works at Undercliff Drive, and how much was paid for the work carried out when the 2014 landslip occurred.
·1 min read
If proven correct, a detailed dossier of events leading up to the Undercliff Drive landslip raises questions about assertions that last winter’s weather was the sole cause of the problems.
