Unplanned closures
Cliff Path, Lake – closed to vehicles due to safety reasons
Cliff Path, Lake – closed to pedestrians from Winchester house car park to Skew Bridge path / Lake Cliff Gardens due to safety reasons
Cliff Path, Shanklin – closed to pedestrians between Delphi Road and St Boniface Cliff Road due to safety reasons
Undercliff Drive, Niton – between Mirables (in the west) and Seven Sisters Road (in the east) – closed for safety reasons
East Cowes Esplanade remains closed until further notice for safety reasons
List of roadworks and road closures taking place week starting Monday 30th March as provided by Island Roads.
ARRETON:
Downend Road junction with Long Lane / Briddlesford Road at Robin Hill Roundabout. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am until 3.30pm on Monday 13 April and if necessary on Tuesday 14 April and Wednesday 15 April 2015 for carriageway repair works by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983
BINSTEAD:
Pitts Lane will be closed from 8am on Tuesday 31 March 6pm on Thursday 2 April 2015 between A3054 Binstead Hill to Church Road. The diversion route will be: A3054 Binstead Hill and Church Road. The closure is necessary for the installation of new electric service connection located 160 metres from the junction with Church Road.
BRADING:
Marshcombe Shute. One way restriction. A one way restriction is in operation in Marshcombe Shute in an Eastbound direction (towards Bembridge) from a point 45 metres to the East of Yarbridge Crossroads to Yaverland Road junction from 3.30pm on Tuesday 16 September 2014. The one way restriction is necessary due to the installation of larger temporary safety barriers which have been erected in the interests of road safety by Island Roads adjacent to the railway and River Yar bridges. The vehicle restraint options for B3395 Marshcombe Shute are being considered in consultation with interested parties. Because of the steps that need to be taken before work can begin on site, it is expected that the scheme will be completed by early May 2015. The one way system will also stay in place until the works are completed. A full road closure of a few days will be required. The alternative route for all traffic travelling in a Westbound towards Yarbridge Crossroads Brading direction will be; B3395 Yaverland Road and Culver Parade, Fort Street, Avenue Road A3055 Morton Road and Morton Common. The one- way restriction will then be removed. The 6ft 6in width restriction in Yaverland Road, Yaverland will be temporarily suspended whilst the one way restriction is in operation. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
CARISBROOKE:
Gunville Road (outside 181) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Wednesday 15 April until approx. 4.30pm on Friday 17 April 2015 for the installation of a new gas connection by Southern Gas Networks. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS ON 0845 070 1431
EAST COWES:
Esplanade will be closed from 2.30pm on Friday 25 April 2014 for the foreseeable future between 375 metres to the northeast of Cambridge Road and the end of the highway 860 metres to the northeast of Cambridge Road. There is no alternative route for traffic. This closure is necessary to avoid danger to persons or other traffic using the road due to a landslip. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL ON 01983 821000
FISHBOURNE:
Fishbourne Lane (between Ranelagh Road and Ashlake Copse Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9.30am on Tuesday 13 January until approx. 4.30pm on Tuesday 31 March 2015 for a gas main replacement scheme by Southern Gas Networks. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS ON 0845 070 1431
FRESHWATER:
Cameron Close will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7am on Monday 18 November 2013 until 7am on Monday 18 May 2015 between the northern boundary of number 2 (45 metres north of the junction with Camp Road) and the end of the surfaced highway (110 metres to the northeast of Camp Road). by Stoneham Construction The closure is required for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new development Ltd. There is no alternative route for vehicular traffic. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT STONEHAM CONSTRUCTION ON 01983 883723
Princes Road (junction with Silcombe Lane). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Tuesday 7 April until 4pm on Thursday 9 April 2015 for the installation of a new water service connection by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
GURNARD:
Cockleton Lane (outside 46) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am until 4pm on Tuesday 31 March for carriageway repairs following a previous water main burst by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
LAKE:
A3055 Lake Hill (under Lake Hill Railway Bridge). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9.30am until 3.30pm on Sunday 26 April 2015 and for survey works of the railway bridge by Centurion Traffic Management. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT CENTURION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENTON 01273 322485
Ranalagh Road / Cliff Road / Cliff Path. From 1200hrs on Friday 18 July 2014 for the foreseeable future the following roads / path will be closed to vehicular traffic: Cliff Road / Cliff Path will be closed from point 55 metres to the northwest of the junction with Ranalagh Road to point 185 metres to the south west of the junction with Cliff Gardens (the southern boundary of number 6). Ranalagh Road will also be closed from Cliff Road to a point 10 metres to the west of Cliff Road. During the period of closure there is no alternative route for vehicles. The closure is required due to erosion. Pedestrian access will be maintained as usual. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
The Fairway will be closed from 9am on Monday 30 March until 4pm on Tuesday 31 March 2015 on the eastern side of the traffic Island (at the Southern end of the Fairway, Lake) from the western side of the traffic Island to A3055 Lake Hill. The closure is for tree cutting works by Island Roads. The diversion route will be: The western side of the traffic Island and A3055 Lake Hill. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
NEWBRIDGE:
Clay Lane will be closed from 9am on Monday 30 March until 4pm on Wednesday 1 April 2015 between B3401 Main Road and the end of the highway 400 metres to the southwest. The closure is for carriageway repair works. There is no alternative route for traffic. Access to premises will be maintained as far as possible during the closure. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
NEWPORT:
Mill Street will be closed from 9am on Monday 30 March until approx. 6pm on Friday 3 July 2015 between Old Westminster Lane and the end of the highway 35 metres to the Northwest. The closure is necessary for highway development works including the construction of a new junction onto Foxes Road by Aeropark Developments for Barrett Homes. There is no diversion route for traffic, however vehicular access will be maintained as far as possible. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT AEROPARK DEVELOPMENTS LTD ON 023 80227712
A3054 Fairlee Road (outside 94). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 30 March until 4pm on Tuesday 31 March 2015 for the installation of a new water service by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
Staplers Road will be closed from Snooks Hill to Long Lane from 6.30pm until 6am on each night (Mondays to Friday’s weather and other circumstances permitting) between Friday 27 March and Thursday 2 April 2015. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage, kerbing and verge works by Island Roads. The alternative route will be: A3054 Fairlee Road, Racecourse, Lushington Hill and High Street (Wootton), Station Road, Whiterails Road and Staplers Road FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Public Footpath N120 will be closed to pedestrians from 6am on Friday 6 March until 6am on Sunday 6 September 2015 between; A point 474 metres north to a point 516 metres north of the northern boundary of Seaclose Recreation Ground and a point 585 metres north to a point 607 metres north of the northern boundary of Seaclose Recreation Ground. The diversion route for pedestrians is through adjacent woodland at each location. Local path closures are required in the interests of pedestrian safety whilst footbridges are closed at the Footbridge B319 at South Fairlee Farm and the Footbridge B318 at The Roundhouse. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
NITON:
School Lane / Public Footpath NT24, Niton, will be closed from 9am on Monday 30 March until 4pm on Thursday 2 April 2015 between the footpath to Glen Approach and the Public Footpath NT21. The closure is necessary for Sewer repair works by Dial- A –Rod Engineering Services. There is no alternative route for vehicles. The diversion route for pedestrians will be: Public Footpaths NT21 and NT23 (Puckwell Lane), High Street and School Lane. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT DIAL- A -ROD ENGINEERING SERVICE ON 01983 524245
Newport Road will be closed from Laceys Lane to Southford Lane for approximately 3 weeks starting on Wednesday 25 March 2015. The closure should be in operation between 7.30am and 5pm on each day, Mondays to Fridays and the road will be open over the four day Easter Holiday. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs and kerbing works prior to resurfacing by Island Roads. The alternative route will be: Newport Road, Rectory Road, Chatfield Road, Kemming Road, High Street (Whitwell), Whitwell Road, West Street, Newport Road, Main Road and Niton Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
NORTHWOOD:
Pallance Road will be closed from Pallance Lane to Wyatts Lane between 9am on Tuesday 20 January and approx. late April 2015. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation at times between Monday 5 January and approx. Tuesday 31 March 2015 when necessary during the works. The closure is necessary for drainage works scheme by Island Roads. The diversion route when the road is closed will be: Through Traffic; Pallance Road, Hillis Gate Road, Rolls Hill Road, Little Whitehouse Road, Whitehouse Road, A3054 Forest Road and Link Road to Parkhurst Road, A3020 Parkhurst Road, Horsebridge Hill, Cowes Road and Newport Road, Nodes Road and Pallance Road. Light / Local Traffic: Pallance Road, Hills Gate Road, Noke Common, Horsebridge Hill, Cowes Road Newport Road, Nodes Road and Pallance Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
RYDE:
The Strand will be closed between East Street and West Hill Road from 9am on Friday 21 November 2014 until Friday 8 May 2015. The closure is for a Sewer Flood Alleviation Scheme to upsize the existing sewer pipeline. The diversion route will be; West Street, Dover Street and Esplanade. Works are due to start near to the junction with West Hill Road. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation when necessary from Monday 17 November 2014 until the end of the scheme. Some traffic delays will occur.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
Simeon Street will be closed from 9am on Monday 9 March until 4pm on Friday 26 June 2015 between The Strand and Monkton Street. The diversion route will be: The Strand and Monkton Street. The closure is for a sewer flood alleviation scheme to upsize a sewer pipeline. Access to premises and businesses will be maintained from one end of the road as far as possible during the works. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
SEAVIEW:
Old Seaview Lane (entire length from Seaview Lane to Madeira Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9.30am until 3.30pm on each day from Monday 16 March until Thursday 2 April 2015 for kerbing and carriageway works by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
SHANKLIN:
Shanklin Station Steps Public Footpath will be closed from 9am on Monday 23 February until 3.30pm on Wednesday 1 April 2015 between Landguard Road and Shanklin Station Car Park. The closure is for the repair and renewal of Shanklin Station Steps incorporating new bicycle access ramps and a realigned retaining wall. The diversion route will be: Landguard Road, Marine Cross Road, Regent Street and Shanklin Station Car Park. Temporary traffic lights will also be in operation in Landguard Road from near the access road into Lidl superstore to just above Lower Hyde Park. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Cliff Path will be closed from 9.30am on Monday 20 January 2014 for the foreseeable future to pedestrians from Skew Bridge Path to Winchester House Car Park.
The closure is required due to erosion/ land movement. During the period of closure the alternative route for pedestrians will be; Skew Bridge Path, A3055 Sandown Road and Winchester House Car Park. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Green Lane (outside 10) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am until 4pm on Monday 30 March for carriageway repairs following a previous water main burst by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
Victoria Avenue (outside 53, Orchard Croft Hotel). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Tuesday 7 April until approx. 4.30pm on Friday 10 April 2015 for the installation of a new gas connection by Southern Gas Networks. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS ON 0845 070 1431
Palmerston Road will be closed from A3055 High Street to Cross Street between 9am on Monday 30 March and 4pm on Wednesday 1 April 2015 for the installation of new water service connections outside of number 3 by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water.
The one way restriction will be temporarily suspended to allow access. The diversion route will be: A3055 High Street and Cross Street. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
Osborne Road will be closed from Queens Road to Eastcliff Promenade between 11am on Thursday 19 March and approx. 4pm on Thursday 26 March 2015 for carriageway investigation and repair works by Island Roads. The works are located approx. 10 metres from the junction with Eastcliff Promenade. The Diversion route will be; Queens Road, Palmerston Road and Eastcliff Promenade. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983
ST LAWRENCE:
A3055 Undercliff Drive will remain closed from St Catherine’s Road to Seven Sisters Road (Western Junction), between Barrington Lodge, near to the western junction with Seven Sisters Road and Mirables which is located about a mile towards Niton.
Following significant ground movement in the area in early February 2014, Undercliff Drive has been physically closed between Mirables (in the west) and a point 560 metres to the West of Seven Sisters Road (in the east) for safety reasons. There is now no access for vehicles or pedestrians. A formal road and footpath closure will be in operation for the foreseeable future. Access to businesses and attractions in Undercliff Drive will be maintained. During the period of closure the alternative route for traffic will be; Pedestrians; A3055 Undercliff Drive, Public Footpath V81, V77, NT28, NT29, NT30 and A3055 Undercliff Drive. Cyclists and Equestrians; A3055 Undercliff Drive, Seven Sisters Road, St Lawrence Shute, Whitwell Road, Ventnor Road, High Street (Whitwell), Kemming Road, Chatfield Road, Rectory Road, High Street (Niton), Institute Hill, Barrack Shute and A3055 Undercliff Drive. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
VENTNOR:
Longdown Steps Public Footpath V102 will be closed from 10am on Monday 12 May 2014 for the foreseeable future between South Street and St Catherine’s Street. This closure is necessary to avoid danger to persons using the footpath until wall repair works have been undertaken, The diversion route for pedestrians will be; South Street, West Street, High Street, Victoria Street, Wheelers Bay Road and St Catherine’s Street. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Castle Road (between Zig Zag Road and Gills Cliff Road) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from Tuesday 30 December 2014 until approx. Friday 1 July 2015 until retaining wall works have been completed by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983
WHITELEY BANK:
A3020 Godshill Road junction with Shanklin Road (at Whiteley Bank Cross Road).
Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am until 3.30pm on Wednesday 15 April and if necessary on Thursday 16 April and Thursday 17 April 2015 for carriageway repair works by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983
WINFORD:
Alverstone Road (Queen Bower) outside The Bower number 8. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 8am on Tuesday 14 April until 4.30pm on Monday 17 April 2015 for the installation of a new gas connection by Southern Gas Networks. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS ON 0845 070 1431
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