Severe weather is affecting the Isle of Wight again today (Thursday).
Public transport
RedJet
Due to technical problems the following sailings have been cancelled until further notice:
xx15 from Southampton and xx45 from West Cowes
They also say, “as the weather is forecast to get worse this afternoon, if you do not need to travel we recommend you don’t as we may encounter total service cancellation.”
We will continue the hourly service for the rest of today leaving at the following times:
However, due to the worsening weather conditions it is likely that the service may be suspended and we therefore suggest catching the 1500, 1630, 1800 or 1930 vehicle ferries from Southampton or East Cowes.
Hover
Hovertravel services are suspended.
WightLink
Due to severe winds in the Solent the Lymington-Yarmouth Car Ferry service is suspended until further notice.
Please be advised that due to severe wind the Lymington to Yarmouth car ferry service is running on a trip by trip basis until further notice
14:01: Please be advised that the Lymington to Yarmouth service has now resumed and is running to advertised timetables.
Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head Catamaran Service
Please be advised that owing to essential maintenance and adverse weather conditions the Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head Catamaran service is operating a revised service on 11 November as follows:
Sailings will be operated by Wight Ryder II and departing:
· from Portsmouth Harbour at 15 minutes past the hour
· from Ryde Pier Head at 45 minutes past the hour
There will be additional sailings operated by a charter vessel – crossing time approx 30-35 minutes as follows:
· From Portsmouth Harbour: 1640 & 1845
· From Ryde Pier: 1720
Train
Restrictions between Ryde St Johns and Esplanade stations still in place for Islandline with replacement bus service in place.
Ryde tunnel remains closed, however extra pumping equipment is now in place and Island Line engineers continue to work hard to fully reopen the line as soon as possible.
An Island Line spokesperson said: “Our engineering team is facing an exceptional flooding situation in Ryde tunnel. Further emergency pumps are in place to help to speed up the process of clearing the water.
“We would like to thank our passengers for their understanding and apologise for the inconvenience caused by this exceptional flood. Further updates will be provided for our customers as soon as new information becomes available.”
Roads
Ashey Lane on the outskirts of Ryde is currently closed due to a fallen tree. However contractors are on site working to remove the tree and the road should be open by 8am.
East Ashey Lane is now open.
Contractors have been called to Undercliff Drive, St Lawrence, near a property called Woodlands, to investigate reports of a tree leaning into the highway.
The council advise, “A tree reported to be leaning into the highway near a property called Woodlands on Undercliff Drive, St Lawrence was removed by contractors without the need for road closure.”
Surface water is being reported on many roads, so make sure you take it carefully.
Buses
Not connected to the weather as such, but all updates will be added today.
Service 2 Sandown to Newport will not service the Shanklin library bus stop due to roadworks until 17:00 hours on FRIDAY12th November
@ 0850 All routes operating to time.
@ 0855 Today is Remembrance Day. Some of our buses may stop or be delayed for 2 minutes to observe the silence at 1100.
This post will be updated throughout the day once we receive news.
