Island Roads would like to encourage road users to use the official diversion during the current highway improvement work on Binstead Road, Ryde.
Large volumes of vehicles are currently cutting through the Binstead Estate, even though the area is not designed to handle this level of traffic.
This is causing safety concerns, including vehicles mounting the pavements and also causing damage to grass verges as vehicles struggle to pass on the narrow estate roads.
Longer route is more suitable
An Island Roads spokesperson said,
“We appreciate the official diversion is a longer route, but it is suitable for all types of vehicle as well as higher volumes of cars.”
Stephens: There are currently too many cars using these roads
Councillor Ian Stephens, IW Council member for Ryde West said,
“I would also ask motorists to follow the diversion route which is well signed.
“While it is quite right the buses are able to use the estate to provide a vital link during work, there are currently too many cars using these roads.”
Timeline
Island Roads work at Binstead Road will continue until Friday 30th January 2026, then pause for the Southern Water work on Elenor’s Grove before resuming again on 13th April for a further two weeks.
Official diversion route
The official diversion route is via Station Road, Briddlesford Road, Mersley Road, Mersley Down Road, Brading Down Road, New Road, Brading High Street, Rowborough Lane, Beaper Shute, Brading Road, and Marlborough Road.
News shared by Gavin on behalf of Island Roads. Ed
