Island Roads is to begin major work to repair and strengthen a section of wall in Queen’s Road, Ryde, next month.
The work along a 40-metre section of the retaining wall will mean Queen’s Road will need to be made one-way (heading into the town) for up to ten weeks. Traffic leaving Ryde will have to do so via Argyll Street for the duration of the project.
Urgent work is needed following the collapse of a section of wall that retains the highway. Without repair and strengthening there is a danger the footway and eventually the carriageway would be undermined.
Boulter: Closure required due to scale and complexity of work
Island Roads Senior Project Manager, Jason Boulter, said,
“Given the condition of the wall, which will only get worse, it is important to undertake the repairs and strengthening as soon as possible.
“The work will involve us rebuilding and strengthening the wall below highway level and then rebuilding the visible parapet wall above street level using traditional stone so it maintains the local character.
“Unfortunately, the scale and complexity of work is such that we will need to close one lane of Queen’s Road – hence the need to make it one-way.
“We understand this will cause some inconvenience to local people but we do need to undertake his work to ensure Queen’s Road continues to be safe for all users. We would like to thank residents in advance for their understanding and co-operation.”
Access to homes
Residents will be able to access their homes with pedestrian access maintained at all times. The section of wall to be strengthened is in Queen’s Road between its junctions with Binstead Road and Westwood Road.
Work is currently scheduled to start on 25th July and affected residents will receive letters explaining more about the scheme.
Jordan: Confident Island Roads will manage traffic flows as best as they can
Cllr Phil Jordan, IW Council cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said,
“I am acutely aware of the disruption caused by roadworks but I am confident that Island Roads will manage traffic flows as best as they can within the vicinity of the works. This is a case of urgent works needed to protect the safety of highways users, both road and footways.”
“The site has been made safe for some time while a permanent solution has been designed and agreed but now that work has been done, it is very much time to act as we cannot allow this site to deteriorate any further.”
“Please bear with us whilst the necessary works are undertaken and completed.”
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