The closure is necessary to enable Scottish and Southern Electric to carryout repairs and restore service
Isle of Wight travel
Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.
In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.
Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.
Isle of Wight ferry companies react to claims that not being able to stay in cars ‘will exacerbate Covid-19 pandemic’
Isle of Wight resident Mike is concerned that ferry passengers are being ‘forced out of their cars’ during cross-Solent journeys. News OnTheWight asked the ferry companies for their reaction
Monday, 26th October, 2020 12:10pm
By Sally Perry with 10 readers' comments
Open call for artists: Be part of the 2021 OFF THE RAILS exhibition
Works can be in any medium, such as film, audio, photography, painting, mixed media, print, sculptural 2d or 3d works, written or installation form and one artist will be selected to hold a future solo exhibition. Details within
Monday, 26th October, 2020 12:08pm
By Georgia Newman with 4 readers' comments
Row over grass cutting after Viewpoint vistas obscured by overgrown trees and bushes
Shalfleet Parish Council decided to cut this area without informing Isle of Wight Council, in latest row over verge cutting
Friday, 23rd October, 2020 2:08pm
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 4 readers' comments
‘A road might look like a patchwork quilt, but could still be serviceable’ says Island Roads officer
At the last Isle of Wight council Scrutiny Meeting how roads are assessed for repairs or resurfacing was discussed. Details within
Thursday, 22nd October, 2020 4:15pm
By Sally Perry with 9 readers' comments
New road junction in Bembridge improving road safety
The changes to the junction by the Pilot Boat Inn in Bembridge have successfully reduced the speed of traffic and improved the safety for road users
Thursday, 22nd October, 2020 3:33pm
By IW Council Press Office with one comment
St Mary’s roundabout: New junctions on target to be fully operational by late November says Cllr Ward
The roadworks at St Mary's roundabout move into the next phase of work. Details and maps within
Wednesday, 21st October, 2020 5:44pm
By IW Council Press Office with 6 readers' comments
Isle of Wight e-scooter November trial under active discussion: Details
Here are the details of discussions about an Isle of Wight e-scooter trial starting next month being actively considered
Wednesday, 21st October, 2020 10:16am
By Charlie Bristow with 10 readers' comments
Focus on reducing speed limits to 20mph in Newport returns as darker nights approach
With the clocks going back on Sunday and night getting darker earlier Cllr Julie Jones-Evans refocuses her campaign for 20mph speed limits in Newport
Wednesday, 21st October, 2020 8:38am
By Sally Perry with 7 readers' comments
Will the Cowes Floating Bridge be back in service as planned? (Updated)
News OnTheWight has been attempting to get a 'yes' or 'no' from the Isle of Wight council all day. So far they've not been able to confirm one way or the other
Friday, 16th October, 2020 4:14pm
By Sally Perry with 14 readers' comments
