John Metcalfe, Isle of Wight council CEO, said it is a dilemma, but that people would come to the Island anyway, with holiday accommodation reporting bookings for July, August and September
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.
Get up close and personal with the best of the Isle of Wight's stunning scenery; journey from the beautiful chalky cliffs of the west coast to the lush green rolling hills of the east at the 2019 Isle of Wight Walking Festival.
The banner project has been created in response to comments from Newport residents and businesses gathered as part of the Shaping Newport programme in 2017, where local people were concerned that Newport was losing its identity