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The people of East Cowes are experiencing deja vu today as the town becomes gridlocked again due to ferry delays and roadworks
East Cowes
East Cowes is the arrival point for many people visiting the Isle of Wight, as Red Funnel have their car ferry port here.
The area is rich with boat building history and well as the more obvious Queen Victoria connection with Osborne House.
Below are articles that OnTheWight has published connected to East Cowes.
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After the suspension of one of their ferries earlier, Red Funnel now have some good news for those who will be using the service
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There’s some good news for East Cowes, lightening the load later today. It’ll be welcomed by anyone using the Red Funnel ferry or living in East Cowes which has been snarled in a gridlock
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Residents say they dealt with 1,000+ cars in an attempt to free up the chaotic gridlock - Pics show it was quite a mess including conflicting road signs
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First there were delays with the vehicle ferry, then cancellations. Now there is also a suspended service on the RedJet
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Bob Seely is championing a joint bid with the Isle of Wight Council that if, successful, would see major investment and new jobs created in East Cowes.
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Island Roads say they will monitor the arrangements and do anything they can to assist Southern Water complete repairs as quickly as possible
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Cllr Love slams Red Funnel, saying the town is being used as the ferry company's car park and that East Cowes has been left with an "unkempt yard is full of weeds and rubbish". Red Funnel respond
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Cllr Love says 'we are where we are' but questions why the work was not carried out on weekends to ensure it was completed before the bank holiday
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A foot passenger service will come into force from 10am
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The plea comes after many drivers have been using alternative routes, which Island Roads say are not suitable for the volume of traffic
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Residents played their part in shaping the Town Plan that will inform decisions over the next 15 years
