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PFI has been used a number of times by the Isle of Wight council. The largest being for the Highways 25-year Contract with Island Roads.

Below are articles relating to PFIs on the Isle of Wight.

8, January 2019·2 min read

Could this pot hole repair vehicle revolutionise road repairs on the Isle of Wight? (updated)

You many have seen a concept video on social media at some point over the last couple of years, but OnTheWight has found a company in the UK producing a similar pot hole repair vehicle and claim to have proof of several years of zero failures.

23, July 2015·1 min read

Island Roads all set to upgrade Newport roads

Several busy stretches of road on the outskirts of Newport are to be upgraded in forthcoming improvements planned under the Highways PFI.

4, December 2014·1 min read

Slippery paving in town centre to be tackled

Work is underway to find a solution to the issue of slippery limestone paving slabs in Ryde Town Centre.

21, August 2015·1 min read

Best behaviour now: Island Roads might be filming you

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.

4, January 2017·4 min read

Isle of Wight council refuse to say how much they paid for Undercliff Drive works

OnTheWight sought to find out how much was being paid to Island Roads for the latest works at Undercliff Drive, and how much was paid for the work carried out when the 2014 landslip occurred.

3, June 2019·1 min read

2,500 litre paint job for Yarmouth Bridge

For the first time since it was built 35 years ago, work starts this month to repaint Yarmouth Bridge, using around 2,500 litres of paint.

1, May 2014·1 min read

The Island’s only asphalt plant breaks down causing delays to roadworks (updated)

It's unclear how many roadworks across the Isle of Wight will be/have been affected by the breakdown at the asphalt plant.

9, July 2015·1 min read

Wootton Bridge: Closure expected for essential repairs

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.

31, March 2011·1 min read