Horsebridge Hill Roadworks Map Released As Council Seeks To Aid Island Drivers

The Isle of Wight Council has today released a map showing the diversion route from Newport to Cowes during the road works at Horsebridge Hill.

A further map showing the detail around the roadworks themselves will also be released shortly.

The temporary diversion will come into effect on Monday 12 May through to Friday 4 July with works being paused, and the road re-opening both ways, for the Isle of Wight Festival (to allow for the extra traffic on the network).

As a reminder, during the roadworks, local buses will have priority and will be able to pass through the roadworks in both directions.

A crew member will be onsite to ensure that buses get through, helping commuters and school children, especially during exams, get to their destinations on time.

We encourage as many people as possible to switch their car for the bus during the roadworks.

Emergency Services will also be able to use the road network in both directions during this time.

The Isle of Wight Council will be working closely with developers to bring residents regular updates on the works as they progress.

Any changes to these arrangements will be communicated via statements to the media as well as on the Isle of Wight Council’s social media pages.

The council are preparing further information in the form of a question-and-answer communication which will be available on our website with links shared on our social media pages.