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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.

ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

28, April 2026·3 min read

Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

Earlier this month, Councillor Ian Dore called for an independent review of the Highways PFI contract

28, April 2026·3 min read

Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

Committee chair demands July report as Isle of Wight roadworks disruption continues to mount

27, April 2026·3 min read

Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

Visit Isle of Wight demands urgent action over roadworks damaging Island businesses

26, April 2026·1 min read

Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

Hovertravel welcomed Dementia UK leaders to the Island to celebrate local fundraising

car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

19, April 2026·7 min read

Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

Building a new, frequent, consistently available floating bridge will pay for itself quickly, says this reader

18, April 2026·2 min read

Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

Councillor reassures residents of where access will be maintained during the Fairlee Road works

16, April 2026·2 min read

Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

Councillor Lora Peacey-Wilcox has raised concerns about emergency access, diversions and transport disruption during the two-week Fairlee Road closure

15, April 2026·1 min read

Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

Fairlee Road closes for two weeks from 20th April for deep utility excavation works

14, April 2026·3 min read

Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station (updated)

Ryde Pier Head station canopy, walkway and refuge area face overhaul under listed building application

8, April 2026·3 min read

Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

A six-year community effort brings an SR-N4 hovercraft propeller closer to its permanent home

Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

8, April 2026·1 min read

Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

Paul Merton drives historic trains across Europe and the UK, including the Isle of Wight

Artist impression of the hovercraft propellor

7, April 2026·1 min read

Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

Isle of Wight Council wants to install a refurbished SR-N4 hovercraft propeller in East Cowes

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