£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
6, February 2025·2 min readIsland Roads unveils new gritting lorry names chosen by local primary school childrenIsland Roads announces playful names for their winter gritting fleet, chosen by school pupils
4, February 2025·2 min readGrants between £3,000 and £16,000 up for grabs from the Isle of Wight FoundationCharities are invited to apply for grants from the Isle of Wight Foundation
31, January 2025·3 min readIsland Roads foreman completes 16 marathons in January to raise funds for suicide prevention charityIsland Roads foreman Jack Faulds finishes an incredible fundraising effort today for suicide prevention
28, January 2025·1 min readUpcoming highway improvement works to cause road closures in East Wight next monthUpgrades on Upper Green and Embankment Roads will involve local diversions from next week
6, January 2025·1 min readHeavy rainfall causes flooding and road blockages across the Isle of WightNumerous incidents due to high winds and flooding across the Isle of Wight prompt road closures and safety precautions
30, December 2024·3 min readJack Faulds embarks on marathon challenge to raise mental health awareness for CALMIsland Roads foreman is tackling a marathon challenge to support mental health awareness
21, December 2024·2 min readIsland Roads announces post-holiday highways improvement schedule for early 2025Early 2025 sees significant Isle of Wight highways improvement work by Island Roads
20, December 2024·3 min readIsland Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation awards grants to four local charitiesFour Island charities benefit from almost £85,000 in grants for community support
25, November 2024·1 min readIsland Roads tackles 20 storm-related incidents over the weekendFrom fallen trees to flooding, the Island Roads team were kept busy over the duration of Storm Bert
15, November 2024·1 min readNew decking system installed on Yarmouth Bridge, work completed on scheduleThe bridge is scheduled to reopen on Friday afternoon
15, October 2024·2 min readIsland Roads introduces CCTV to enforce road closures and protect staffIsland Roads say they have seen an increase both in road users ignoring road closures and in abuse – both physical and verbal – directed at their staff
14, October 2024·1 min readLast chance to voice your views on Island Roads’ summer servicesIsland Roads conducts a survey for residents to assess its services and performance