New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
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
7, July 2020·1 min readFree Isle of Wight parking only available to certain keyworkersCllr Ian Ward says "as lockdown measures are relaxed, it is no longer possible to continue providing free parking for all"
6, July 2020·1 min readMainland and Isle of Wight Police work together tackling dangerous driving – issuing many ticketsFollowing reports of dangerous driving on the Isle of Wight the RP/ARV team were joined by Roads Policing Officers from the mainland to carry out work to address this