The Isle of Wight council have been notified by the gas supplier SGN that they are carrying out emergency repairs to the gas main in Yarbridge Cross, between Brading and Sandown.
This means the junction is closed to all traffic.
Access will be maintained as far as possible to all properties and businesses in the area.
Diversions
Diversions are in place and are signed, but drivers can expect some delays as some of these diversions are lengthy.
SGN have told us that this is a complex repair and it’s still too early to say how long it will take to complete repairs, restore the road surface and reopen the road.
Closed for rest of February
IWC have closed the road until 1st March, but if the work is done sooner, it will be opened sooner.
Update
On 10th February SGN say,
“Our engineers worked overnight to repair our gas main and stop the leak. We need to carry out some further work on our network today before we’re able to restore the road surface.
“The four-way junction remains closed to traffic and signed diversions are in place. All being well, we hope to complete our emergency repairs and fully reopen the junction by the end of this week.”
SGN have a Website for updates on all their roadworks.
Article edit
12.45pm 10th Feb 2021 – Update from SGN added
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
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