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Don't forget to let Island Roads know your views on the work they've carried out so far by completing their Annual Survey.
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Island Roads share on update on the situation with Wootton Bridge, which currently has a speed and load capacity set following the discovery of damage earlier in the summer.
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Contrary to strong rumours that the vital link road between Upper Ventnor and the town will be closed for many months, the council tell OnTheWight that there are no plans for a prolonged road closure.
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The annual staff costs for CCTV Control Room staff is less than amount paid to PFI consultant for eight month's work.
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The long-term solution is still being worked on, but new temporary restrictions on some heavy goods vehicles using Wootton Bridge are expected to be in place later this week, as well as a 20mph speed limit for the rest of us.
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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.
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Work is not expected to start until at least September 2014 say Island Roads, despite the road being closed to two-way traffic for over seven months already.
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We've got an answer to the question that so many people ask - "How much are Island Roads being paid?" Make sure you're sitting down and don't have a mouth full of tea when you read this.
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Island Roads are now introducing "increased measures to ensure highways dug up by third parties are re-instated to a high standard".
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Island Roads are equipping their road-working staff with body-worn video cameras, apparently to capture those who don't pay attention to Stop/Go signs or who shout at workers.
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All Islanders are aware how heavily this route is used, but the recently-detected damage to the bridge must be repaired. The impact of any closure could be considerable.
