Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
5, August 2020·2 min readOvernight roadworks for three busy Newport roadsIn order to reduce the impact on residents and road users, the work will be split into several phases. Details within
4, August 2020·1 min readIsle of Wight council don’t know when Cowes Floating Bridge will return – due to new ‘major fault’A major fault with the hydraulic system was identified when the bridge was taken out of service 21 days ago for 'planned maintenance'
4, August 2020·1 min readBurst water main results in closed road and diversionsLook out for the diversion as the burst water main is repaired
3, August 2020·2 min readSt Mary’s junction roadworks: ‘Noke Common has become a car park’ as traffic lights cause traffic chaos (updated)Cllr Ward told the resident that the expected delays were "well communicated" but that "there will always be those who doesn’t get the message"
29, July 2020·1 min readEarly morning collision results in life threatening injuriesThe collision occurred around 2.30am after a silver Mercedes A180 collided with a bollard and two brick walls
28, July 2020·3 min readSt Mary’s roundabout: Critical phase of works will bring further disruption (Maps)Maps show the changes to the traffic flows for the next few months as the roadworks at St Mary's (roundabout) junction continue
27, July 2020·1 min readReturn of the Cowes Floating Bridge service delayed once again say Isle of Wight councilIt was supposed to come back into service last Friday, then on Tuesday, now not until at least Wednesday, although even that may change
23, July 2020·1 min readFault with hydraulics keeps floating bridge out of service for longer than plannedThe council say that whilst undergoing tests prior to returning to service, an intermittent fault with the prow hydraulics was identified
23, July 2020·1 min readSt Mary’s roundabout: Medina Way overnight closureThe road will be closed Northbound first and then in both directions. Details within
13, July 2020·1 min read18 month jail sentence for driver of fatal Forest Road collisionThe 20-year-old driver from Essex admitted causing death by dangerous driving, and four counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving
9, July 2020·1 min readSocial distancing on Cowes floating bridge replacementThe passenger launch can take up to 25 people per crossing, but the issue of social distancing was raised by an OnTheWight reader. Here's the answer
8, July 2020·2 min readCowes Floating Bridge to be out for ten days for maintenance worksThe work could not be scheduled earlier during lockdown, but is anticipated to be completed in time for the summer holidays