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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.

Military road by Brook in 2011 - Google Maps

8, February 2024·2 min read

Military Road could be ‘washed into the sea’ in just two years, says council official

Council director, Colin Rowland, said there are only two potential solutions: Re-routing the road from the coast; or upgrading existing inland roads to take diverted traffic

Peach with their Red Funnel Awards

8, February 2024·3 min read

Nominations open for Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards celebrating tourism excellence

Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards to recognise top tourism businesses once again

Undercliff Drive landslide from within the affected area looking up at house above

7, February 2024·5 min read

Undercliff Drive: Reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the 2014 landslide

Ten years on, the Undercliff Drive landslide's legacy still affects residents

British notes and coins, money cash

7, February 2024·4 min read

Isle of Wight council to freeze car park charges but increase council tax: See budget plans for coming year

Car park charges on hold, but rise in council tax as Isle of Wight council navigates years of government-driven austerity

Tracks at the steam railway

6, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Steam Railway celebrates record-breaking visitor numbers in 2023

Volunteers drive Isle of Wight Steam Railway to success in a tough tourism market

off road bikes and scooters ready to be crushed

5, February 2024·2 min read

Operation Crush empowers Isle of Wight police to combat two-wheeled crime

Clampdown on e-scooter criminal activity with new Operation Crush initiative

Haydock steam railway engine in green and red livery

4, February 2024·2 min read

National Trust donates 145-year-old steam engine to Isle of Wight collection

National Trust’s donation enhances Isle of Wight heritage with 1879 Haydock engine

Mermaid Atlantic rowers heading home on the FastCat

3, February 2024·1 min read

Mermaid Atlantic rowers return to the Isle of Wight after epic journey

Xavier Baker, Paul Berry and Chris (Manni) Mannion travel home on the Wightlink FastCat

six wheel crane at Isle of Wight steam railway

3, February 2024·1 min read

Historic Isle of Wight Steam Railway crane shortlisted for prestigious award

Historic crane vies for recognition at Heritage Railway Association Awards

Road closed by smugglers haven car park

2, February 2024·1 min read

Public meeting announced for Leeson Road closure after Bonchurch Landslide

Council leader announces Ventnor meeting to address Leeson Road landslide

Island Roads will hit the ground running in the New Year with three highway improvement schemes beginning early in January. The projects are at Station Road, Wootton, Eddington Road, St Helens and Carisbrooke High Street/Calbourne Road which are all part of Island’s strategic road network. In each case, deep excavations are required to address the underlying ground conditions that have caused the highway to deteriorate in some areas. Though this means the sites will be closed as through roads for the duration of the work period, the need for future maintenance should be reduced. In each of the schemes, the work is being done in phases to reduce disruption. Access will be maintained to properties wherever it is safe to do so. Work at Eddington Road is scheduled to begin on Tuesday January 2 and expected to last 20 working days. Work will be done in two phases - between Upper Green Road and Nodes Point Holiday Park (approx. 18 days) and then between Kerry Field and St Helens Church (approx. two days). Work at Station Road is also scheduled to begin on January 2 and is expected to last 14 working days. Phase One is between Briddlesford Road and Littletown Lane (approx. five days) and Phase Two between Packsfield Lane and Wootton High Street which is expected to last nine days. Work on Carisbrooke High Street/Calbourne Road is also due to begin on January 2 and be split into two phases, the first in Carisbrooke High Street between Priory Road and School Lane (two days) and the second phase in Calbourne between Betty Haunt Lane and Rowridge Lane (3 days). There will be no work at weekends but because of the deep excavations required, it will not be possible to re-open the roads during the construction periods. For reasons such as inclement winter weather and the ground conditions experienced on site, the schedules are subject to change. An Island Roads spokesman said: “Because we seek to limit our work in the summer season so as not to impact unduly on tourism, it does mean we have to concentrate work in the remainder of the year, including during the winter. General highway maintenance sign

2, February 2024·1 min read

Have your say on highway services with Island Roads’ latest survey

Your feedback is needed to enhance road services with Island Roads' survey

Military Road, Freshwater

1, February 2024·3 min read

Military Road: Potential inland rerouting to guarantee route for a further 20 years being discussed

Council leader discusses erosion effects on Military Road and possible future intervention plans

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