Wootton Bridge: Island Roads finally respond over residents’ anger
It's taken Island Roads 12 days to respond to three simple questions about the design of the new parapets on Wootton Bridge that have been causing much anger amongst residents.
Wootton Bridge
Wootton Bridge is on the North side of the Isle of Wight, to the West of Ryde.
As well as being an area, it is also a thing – an actual bridge that sits over connection between Wootton Creek and The Old Mill Pond.
It’s quite close to Fishbourne, the ferry port for the Ryde to Portsmouth Wightlink ferry route.
Wootton Bridge: Change to traffic restrictions over Christmas
Island Roads is to open Wootton Bridge to two-way traffic over Christmas to help minimise disruption for residents over the busy holiday period.
Wootton Bridge: Work begins next week to strengthen bridge
Island Roads will begin work to strengthen Wootton Bridge, part of the Island’s strategic road network, next week (Monday 16th November).
Wootton Bridge strengthening work to begin next month
Progress continues to be made to develop a long-term engineering scheme to strengthen Wootton Bridge say Island Roads
Ever thought about joining a Morris team? Now’s your chance
The Whitgar Morris Team meet every Tuesday night in Wootton Bridge. Why not pop along and try out a session.
Wootton Bridge: An update on restoration plans
Island Roads share on update on the situation with Wootton Bridge, which currently has a speed and load capacity set following the discovery of damage earlier in the summer.
Wootton Bridge restrictions expected by end of the week
The long-term solution is still being worked on, but new temporary restrictions on some heavy goods vehicles using Wootton Bridge are expected to be in place later this week, as well as a 20mph speed limit for the rest of us.
When does Immediately not mean Immediately? In the confusing world of Island Roads
A huge backtrack from Island Roads, as they seek to explain why the official notice they sent out, specifying that as of 3:30pm today restrictions came into effect on Wootton Bridge, didn't mean that at all.
Wootton Bridge: Two restrictions to be coming into force (it’s just been revealed)
As suggested last week, certain restrictions have now been placed on traffic passing over Wootton Bridge. This is following the discovery of cracks in the bridge.
Wootton Bridge: Further background sent to councillors
Councillor's letter talks of serious structural weaknesses; weight and speed limit likely and a four week to four month closure being possible depending on the level of repair undertaken.
Wootton Bridge: Closure expected for essential repairs
All Islanders are aware how heavily this route is used, but the recently-detected damage to the bridge must be repaired. The impact of any closure could be considerable.
Early morning road rage incident ends with broken nose
The incident took place at around 6am on Tuesday, 4th February. Police would like to hear from you if you witnesses it.