First section of Island Roads resurfacing in Cowes "not up to standard"

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:49AM - Isle of Wight Radio can reveal that the first section of re-surfacing for the Highways PFI scheme has not reached the required standards and will need to be redone. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Overnight work in Cowes signals start of major road resurfacing scheme

Sun, 28 April 2013 7:13PM - Three nights of overnight work get underway in Cowes on Monday, marking the start of a major roads resurfacing scheme by Island Roads Read More »

By Emma Philo

Asphalt to be imported from mainland as interim solution

Fri, 26 April 2013 5:16PM - The company behind proposals for a controversial asphalt plant in Cowes have revealed their initial contingency plans to service the highways PFI scheme exclusively to Isle of Wight Radio. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Police protect Island Roads staff as they carry out traffic survey

Wed, 24 April 2013 7:00AM - Police are being paid to maintain safety whilst Island Roads staff carry out a traffic survey on major roads leading into Newport on Wednesday morning. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Cowes the first town to get new LED street lighting

Thu, 11 April 2013 5:22PM - Residents in Cowes are getting used to new street lights, which are being replaced as part of the Highways PFI scheme. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Asphalt plant developers give reassurances over asbestos concerns

Wed, 10 April 2013 2:20PM - The company behind plans for an asphalt plant in Cowes have moved to reassure residents after the discovery of asbestos at the site. Read More »

By Emma Philo

Town Council's fears for future of Isle of Wight coastline

UPDATE: 20 Mar 13 17:22

Wed, 20 March 2013 1:14PM - Fears over the future of the Isle of Wight's coastline have been raised, after internal Isle of Wight Council papers revealed a planned review of its coastal management team. Read More »

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter