Isle of Wight council leader, Dave Stewart, says that finding a solution to the complex issues of landslips in the Undercliff is a priority for the council, adding that a solution for reinstating the road has been found.
The Eastern Yar will be flooding today and tomorrow, so if you live near the river, the EA urge you to take action to protect your properties. There is/will also be flooding on several roads - details within
A councillor with Niton and Whitwell Parish Council explains the determined work they have been carrying out since the 2014 Undercliff Drive landslip and explains why reopening the road is crucial to the village's way of life
The Environment Agency say there will be extensive out of bank flooding, affecting, roads, cycle tracks and caravan parks along the whole valley and this will be the highest the Eastern Yar has been so far this winter season.