Since Wednesday 14th July the level crossing gates across the public footpaths over the railway between Ryde and Brading have been closed by South West Trains as a part of their works to improve the railway line.
This means that the public cannot cross over the railway at these points.
New trains being tested
The closures are needed because the crossings are not currently safe for pedestrians to use during testing of the new trains.
We expect the crossings to be reopened in due course but at present there is no date for this.
There are no short or easy off-road diversions to avoid these closed points, although at Brading, Quay Lane bridge can be used to get between Brading and Brading Marshes.
Affected crossings
The current affected crossings are:
- Pig Leg Lane level crossing, Ryde – Public Footpath R52a runs between Ashey Road/ Rosemary Lane across the railway line to Nicholson Road / Great Preston Road
- Barnes level crossing, Brading – Public Footpath B69 was already closed because of the works at Brading Station and connects Brading Station to Yarbridge.
- Jones level crossing, Brading – Public Footpath B36 runs between the Lower Furlongs Estate at Brading across the railway to Brading Marshes.
- Vicarage Lane level crossing, Brading – Public Footpath B4 /B4a runs between Brading High Street/Vicarage Lane across the railway to Brading Marshes.
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
