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 26th May as provided by Island Roads.
BEMBRIDGE:
Foreland Road (outside number 66). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 8am on Wednesday 21 May until approx. 4.30pm on Friday 23 May 2014 for a new gas service 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
BLACKWATER:
A3020 Blackwater Road (outside Moorfield) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation between 9.30am until 3.30pm on Monday 2 June 2014 for cable repair works by British Telecom. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT BRITISH TELECOM ON 0800 917 3993
BRADING:
Update: A3055 New Road (outside 30, Near Station Gardens). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 10am on Monday 26 May until approx. 4pm on Monday 2 June 2014 for emergency low voltage electric cable repair works by Scottish & Southern Energy. Traffic delays will occur especially at peak times. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT THE SOUTHERN ELECTRIC CALL CENTRE ON 0845 770 8090
High Street was closed between 9am on Tuesday 6 May and 8pm on Monday 20 May from Quay Street to St Marys Court. The closure was required for water main replacement works between Quay Lane and St Marys Court. All works have been completed.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
Hornsey Rise will be closed from Morton Road to The Mall between 6.30am and 6pm on Friday 30 May 2014 for carriageway resurfacing works by Island Roads. The diversion route will be: Morton Road, Morton Common, Avenue Road, Broadway, Lake Hill, Sandown Road, Newport Road, Hale Common, Aretton Street, Downend Road, Mersley Down Road, Brading Down Road, Bully’s Hill and The Mall. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Quay Lane will be closed from 9am on Tuesday 27 May until 4pm on Friday 25 July 2014 between High Street and a point 735 metres to the East of the junction with High Street. The closure is necessary for water main replacement works by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. There is no diversion route however access will be maintained in emergency situations. Access to premises will be maintained overnight during the works. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
Update: Quay Lane will be closed from approx. Thursday 5 June or Friday 6 June 2014 between High Street and a point 735 metres to the East of the junction with High Street. The closure is necessary for water main replacement works by Clancy Docwra for
Southern Water. There is no diversion route however access will be maintained in emergency situations. Access to premises will be maintained overnight during the works. The works in Quay Lane will be started once water main replacement works have been completed nearby in St Marys Court, Brading. The exact dates of the works will be confirmed nearer the time on the Island Roads website at www.islandroads.com or ring on 01983 822440. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
St Marys Court / Public Footpath B72 Will be closed to pedestrians between 9am on Monday 12 May and 4pm on Friday 30 May 2014 between High Street and St Marys Road. The closure is required for water main replacement works by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. The diversion route for pedestrians will be: High Street, Cross Street, Doctors Lane, Footpath to Park Road Park Road and St Marys Road or High Street, Coach Lane, Park Road and St Marys Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
Update: A3055 Morton Road (0utside Dorset Villa). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 1pm until approx 5pm (today) Tuesday 27 May 2014 for urgent water main repair works by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. Traffic delays will occur especially as Scottish and Southern Energy are undertaking urgent electric cable repair works nearby in New Road, Brading. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
BRIGHSTONE:
B3323 Main Road (from New Road to outside St Marys Church). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation between 9.30am on Wednesday 28 May and until approx. 4pm on Friday 30 May 2014 for cable works by CCN Communications for British Telecom. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT BRITISH TELECOM ON 0800 917 3993
CARISBROOKE:
Priory Road (from High Street to Gunville Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9.30am until 3.30pm on Friday 30 May and Monday 2 June 2014 for the replacement of Streetlights & lanterns by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
CHALE:
Appleford Road was closed from 6.30am until 6pm Wednesday 21 May and Thursday 22 May 2014 between Town Lane and Beacon Alley. The closure was for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage works, verge maintenance and kerbing works by Island Roads. All works have been completed. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
COWES:
High Street / Sun Hill Vehicular access along Cowes High Street will be restricted in a southbound direction from 10am this morning (Tuesday 13 May 2014) for approximately two weeks due to urgent works required to stabilise the site of The Three Crowns Pub in High Street by Ryde Demolition. This is essential work to protect the safety of pedestrians and vehicles using Cowes High Street in the future. It follows a survey by IW Council’s building control surveyors that found the long-derelict building to be unsafe. Scaffolding will be erected from 10am to help to stabilise the derelict building. This scaffolding and hoarding will physically restrict vehicles travelling southbound along the High Street from Market Hill to Fountain Quay. During the closure the alternative route for traffic will be;
High Street, Bath Road, The Parade, Castle Hill, Baring Road, Ward Avenue, Park Road, Terminus Road, Union Road and Sun Hill. The diversion route will be in place with the one-way being reversed in Sun Hill with traffic travelling east bound on Sun Hill and southbound on the High Street. Site conditions are restrictive and therefore drivers of larger vehicles should seek to find alternative loading and unloading points. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RYDE DEMOLITION ON 01983 564721
Lower Terminus Road (also known as Railway Street) is now open to traffic between Carvel Lane and High Street following completion of building repair works BY Hi Tech Property Services. The road was closed from 9am on Monday 19 May until 4pm on Wednesday 21 May 2014. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT HI TECH PROPERTY SERVICES LTD ON 0139287626
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 ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
FISHBOURNE:
A3054 Elenors Grove (near to and at the junction with Fishbourne Lane) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation between 9.30am on Tuesday 13 May until approx. 4.30pm to 5pm on Friday 23 May 2014 for cable works by CCN Communications for British Telecom. Traffic delays will occur especially at peak times. Traffic travelling between Ryde and Newport is advised to use an alternative route during the works such as via; Ashey Road, The Downs Road, Long Lane and Staplers Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT BRITISH TELECOM ON 0800 917 3993
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). The closure is required for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new development by Stoneham Construction Ltd. There is no alternative route for vehicular traffic. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT STONEHAM CONSTRUCTION ON 01983 883723
GODSHILL:
West Street / Whitwell Road will be closed 6.30am until 6pm on Tuesday 27 May, Wednesday 28 May, Thursday 29 May, Friday 30 May 2014 and Tuesday 2 June 2014 between Newport Road and Sheepwash Lane. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage works, verge maintenance and kerbing works by Island Roads. The diversion route will be: Newport Road (Godshill), Main Road, Niton Road, Newport Road (Niton), Rectory Road, Chatfield Road, Kemming Road, High Street and Whitwell Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
A3020 Shanklin Road (various locations from Redhill Lane to Canteen Road at Whiteley Bank Crossroads). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am until 3.30pm on Tuesday 27 May, Wednesday 28 May, Thursday 29 May 2014, Friday 30 May and Monday 2 June 2014 for kerbing works by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
A3020 High Street (from School Road to Hollow Lane) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am until 3.30pm on Tuesday 27 May, Wednesday 28 May, Thursday 29 May 2014, Friday 30 May and Monday 2 June 2014 for kerbing works by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
A3020 Newport Road (outside 70) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 12.30pm on Thursday 22 May until approx. 4.30pm on Friday 30 May 2014 for emergency gas main repair works by Southern Gas Networks. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS ON 0845 070 1431
GURNARD:
Shore Road was closed from 6.30am until 12.30pm on Friday 23 May 2014 from Worsley Road to Woodvale Road. The closure is required for carriageway resurfacing works by Island Roads. The diversion route will be: Shore Road, Worsley Road, Tuttons Hill, Baring Road and Woodvale Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
GUNVILLE:
Gunville Road (241 metres from junction with A3054 Forest Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation between 9.30am on Tuesday 3 June and until approx. 4pm on Friday 6 June 2014 for cable works by CCN Communications for British Telecom. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT BRITISH TELECOM ON 0800 917 3993
LAKE:
Cliff Road / Cliff Path will be closed from 7pm on Sunday 5 January 2014 for foreseeable future between a point 30 metre to the North of Ranelagh Road to a point 95 metres to the South of Ranalegh Road (outside of number 6). During the period of closure the alternative route for traffic will be; Ranelagh Road, Currie Road and Cliff Road and Brinkcliff Gardens (located off Araluen Way). The closure is required due to land movement. Pedestrian access will be maintained as usual. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
LAKE / SANDOWN:
Lake Hill (on East side of road next to The Mall) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am until 3.30pm on Monday 2 June and if necessary on Tuesday 3 June 2014 for the removal of vegetation by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
NETTLESTONE:
Nettlestone Hill will be closed from 6.30pm until 6am on Thursday 22 May, Friday 23 May, Tuesday 27 May and Wednesday 28 May 2014 between Gregory Avenue and Seaview Lane. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage works, verge maintenance and kerbing works by Island Roads. The diversion route will be: Pondwell Hill, Calthorpes Road, Appley Road, Marlborough Road, Brading Road, Beaper Shute, Carpenters Road, Upper Green Road, Eddington Road and Nettlestone Green. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
NEWCHURCH:
Skinners Hill / Palmers Lane will be closed from 6.30am until 6pm between Tuesday 27 May and Friday 6 June 2014 between Alverstone Road and Winford Road. The closure is necessary for drainage works by Island Roads. The diversion route will be: Alverstone Road, Forest Road and Winford Road In some cases, it may be necessary to close this section of road on more than one occasion within this timeframe. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
NEWPORT:
The Newport to Cowes Cycle Track Route 23 is now open to pedestrians, cyclists and horses between Stag Lane (Newport) and Arctic Road (Cowes), following the completion of the demolition of Medham Farm Bridge. The closure was in operation from 9am on Monday 19 May until 5.15pm on Tuesday 20 May 2014 FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Holyrood Street will be closed between 9am and 2pm on Sunday 25 May 2014 and from 8am until 6pm on Monday 26 May 2014, between High Street and Lugley Street. The closure is required in the interest of pedestrian and road safety whilst a charity street party takes place. The diversion route will be: Northbound Traffic: High Street, Quay Street, Sea Street and Holyrood Street. Southbound Traffic: Lugley Street, St James Street and High Street.
A3054 Forest Road (from Gunville Road to Whitehouse Road) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 7am on Friday 16 May 2014 until 4pm on Friday 6 June 2014 and from 9am on Wednesday 1 July until 4pm on Tuesday 1 July 2014 for the replacement of new water main by Clancy Docwra on behalf of Southern Water. Traffic delays are likely. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
A3054 Forest Road (junction with Whitehouse Road) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from approx. Monday 30 June until Wednesday 23 July 2014 for the replacement of new water main by Clancy Docwra on behalf of Southern Water.
Traffic delays are likely. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
NINGWOOD:
A3054 Ningwood Hill (various locations from Station Road to Cranmore Avenue). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am until 3.30pm on Tuesday 27 May, Wednesday 28 May, Thursday 29 May 2014 for kerbing works by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
RYDE:
Upton Road (outside 11) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am until 4pm on Friday 30 June for the replacement of sewer manhole cover by Clancy Docwra on behalf of Southern Water. Traffic delays are likely. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
Pellhurst Road will be closed from 6.30am until 6pm between Tuesday 27 May and Thursday 29 May 2014 from Ratcliff Avenue to Upton Road. The closure is necessary for carriageway repairs by Island Roads The diversion route will be: Pellhurst Road, Argyll Street, West Street, Swanmore Road and Upton Road The closure is necessary for carriageway repairs. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Upton Road (junction with Salters Road) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 1.45pm on Monday 19 May until approx. 10.30am on Friday 23 May 2014 for emergency gas main repair works by Southern Gas Networks. Some traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS ON 0845 070 1431
SEAVIEW
Update: Old Seaview Lane will be closed from 10am on Thursday 29 May 2014 until 12pm (noon) on Wednesday 4 June 2014 between Church Street and Madeira Road. The closure is necessary for emergency low voltage electric cable repair works by Scottish and Southern Energy. During the closure the alternative route for traffic will be; Church Street and Madeira Road. The works are located at the junction with Madeira Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT THE SOUTHERN ELECTRIC CALL CENTRE ON 0845 770 8090
SHANKLIN:
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
A3055 Church Road (junction with Rectory Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation between 9.30am until 3.30pm on Tuesday 27 May 2014 for cable repair works by British Telecom. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT BRITISH TELECOM ON 0800 917 3993
A3055 High Street junction with Landguard Road. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 10am on Tuesday 20 May until approx. 4pm on Tuesday 27 May 2014 for emergency low voltage electric cable repair works by Scottish & Southern Energy. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT THE SOUTHERN ELECTRIC CALL CENTRE ON 0845 770 8090
A3055 Arthurs Hill / Sandown Road will be closed from 6.30pm until 6pm on the nights of Thursday 29 May, Friday 30 May and Tuesday 2 June 2014 between Clarence Road and Howard Road. The closure is for carriageway and footway repairs, resurfacing, drainage works, verge maintenance and kerbing works by Island Roads. The diversion route will be: A3055 Arthurs Hill, Atherley Road, Regent Street, Carter Road, Landguard Road, Landguard Manor Road, Green Lane, Cemetery Road and Sandown Road.
A temporary one-way restriction will be in operation in Landguard Road in a northbound direction from 8am on Monday 19 May until 1pm on Tuesday 27 May 2014. The restriction will be between Collingwood Road and Carter Avenue and is required for cable works by CCN Communication for British Telecom. The alternative route for all traffic (travelling in a southbound direction is: Carter Avenue, Brook Road and Collingwood Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT BRITISH TELECOM ON 0800 917 3993
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. The Isle of Wight Council, working with partner agencies including Island Roads and with support from the army, led an operation in February to help residents of nine properties in Undercliff Drive
(in an area known as ‘Woodlands’) remove possessions from their homes after they were advised to leave for safety reasons. A formal road and footpath closure will be in operation from Saturday 15 February for the foreseeable future. Island Roads’ work in the road has been suspended and the road will remain closed until the ground has stabilised and further monitoring can be carried out to determine its future.
Access to businesses and attractions in Undercliff Drive. 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:
Gills Cliff Road (outside 1) Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 11am until 4pm on Friday 16 May 2014 for urgent water main repair works by Clancy Docwra on behalf of Southern Water. Traffic delays are likely. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845
Bath Road. A one way restriction will be in operation from La Falaise car Park to Belgrave Road between 9am on Tuesday 29 October 2013 for the foreseeable future due to the reduction in road for the protection to masonry at retaining wall R1074 above a property called Seacourt. DIVERSION ROUTE: Belgrave Road, Zig Zag Road, Alpine Road, Church Street, Hambrough Road, Shore Hill, Esplanade and Bath Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
Longdown Steps Public Footpath V102 will be closed from 10am on Monday 12 May until 10am on Thursday 20 November 2014 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
WHITELEY BANK:
Canteen Road (outside Whiteley Bank Cottage). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation between 9.30am until 3.30pm on Thursday 29 May 2014 for cable repair works by British Telecom. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT BRITISH TELECOM ON 0800 917 3993
WROXALL:
A3020 Godshill Road / St Johns Road (at Whiteley Bank Cross Roads Roundabout). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation at times from 9.30am on Tuesday 27 May 2014 until for drainage works by Island Roads. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ISLAND ROADS ON 01983 822440
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