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If you’re going to be out on the roads today or tomorrow, whether it be by car, bike or bus, check to see whether any delays are expected on your journey from road works across the Island.
Travel
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In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.
Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.
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A new Floating Bridge is a realistic possibility, says Cllr Phil Jordan, while blasting the previous administration’s ‘dithering’ four year track record, labelling their huge spending on it, ‘the most expensive sticking plaster this Island has probably ever seen’
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‘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
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South West Trains say the grinding and welding work has been completed now and will endeavour to keep any other noisy work to a minimum.
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Last night Cllr Barry Abraham called on an obscure procedural rule to stop any debate, proposed by Independents councillors, on concerns over possible breaches in council constitution in connection with the awarding of the roads PFI contract.
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Investigation concludes that one of the planes was in a blind spot just seconds before the collision. Our sincerest thoughts are with the friends and family of the two who died in this tragedy.
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Cllr Dore was praised for his research into the subject of mobile average speed cameras prior to the motion being discussed at last week's council meeting. Here's the full transcript of what he said
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Targets include reducing average bus journey times, improving reliability, increasing frequency of buses and more
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The City Council are pressing ahead with the controversial sea defence scheme, aimed at protecting over 8,000 city homes
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We were stunned when we saw this. Video shows what looks like a doorman violently pushing a man in to the path of a car.
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The connection to the sewer system has not been completed and the contractors will have to return in the New Year to finish the work
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Unfortunate timing for the Isle of Wight council, as a BBC News film crew turns up on a day the new £3m+ floating bridge struggles to dock. Watch the report, which also features an interview with IWC leader, Dave Stewart.
