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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.

Road closed - Leeson Road Mon 11th Dec 2023

7, May 2024·1 min read

Leeson Road updates on the agenda at upcoming Ventnor residents’ meeting: Ticket only entry

Book your place to hear the latest updates on Leeson Road and works to the Eastern Esplanade

Bonchurch Landslip landslide Dec 2023 Mike Collins

3, May 2024·1 min read

Experts to begin borehole drilling for Bonchurch landslide analysis in the summer

Council plans summer borehole drilling to predict future movement of the Bonchurch landslide

Church Litten roadway

3, May 2024·1 min read

Island Roads’ phased project aims to enhance Church Litten surface with minimal disruption

Church Litten road improvements begin 7th May; Island Roads ensures Litten Park access

Ryde Accessible Beach new boardwalk demonstration

3, May 2024·1 min read

Community and businesses rally for Ryde’s accessible seaside project at partnership event

Isle of Wight businesses unite for beach accessibility; Hovertravel auctions charter support for fundraising scheme

Cowes floating bridge at very high tide

3, May 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight floating bridge out of service for repairs ahead of busy weekend

Floating bridge repair work announced; expect alternative arrangements and potential delays today

Graben from top with big crack in road

3, May 2024·1 min read

Excavation at Ventnor’s geological fault crucial for pipe repair, says council

Urgent Newport Road graben repairs possibly taking place in June, to ensure a smooth tourist season

Riders on the road with car passing slowly

2, May 2024·1 min read

Motorists reminded to ‘Pass wide and slow’ around horses on Isle of Wight roads

Safety reminder for drivers: slow down and pass horses wide

Train Story 600,000th Visitor Items

30, April 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s Train Story welcomes 600,000th visitor milestone

Train Story, funded by National Lottery, reaches 600,000 visitors since 2014

Nikki Guildford, Mountbatten healthcare assistant; Lorraine White, Mountbatten IW fundraising manager; ; Vicky Scovell, senior staff nurse; Iain Thornton, Island Roads streetworks manager

30, April 2024·3 min read

Island Roads to support 34th annual Walk the Wight fundraising event

Dedicated traffic management by Island Roads paves way for Walk the Wight

Southern Vectis illustration

30, April 2024·1 min read

Local charities and groups invited to apply for Southern Vectis’ May funding initiative

Southern Vectis backs Isle of Wight's local causes with its community fund

James Eustace, First Solent's Commercial Director, and Neil Chapman, Hovertravel's Managing Director

29, April 2024·1 min read

New look and lower prices for Hoverbus connecting Portsmouth to Isle of Wight

First Bus to operate Hovertravel's Hoverbus service with new livery and lower fares

St Faith wightlink ferry leaving portsmouth new

29, April 2024·1 min read

Ferry service decline and disruptions addressed in MP’s letter to Wightlink

MP Bob Seely confronts Wightlink on less frequent, disrupted ferry services

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