Multiple Road Closures Announced Across The Isle Of Wight

A series of temporary road closures have been announced across the Isle of Wight over the coming weeks to allow for utility, maintenance and safety works.

Island Roads, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, has confirmed that a number of roads will shut at various times throughout March and April.

Closures for utility works are scheduled on Calthorpe Road in Ryde, Luccombe Road in Shanklin, Trafalgar Road in Newport and Queens Road in Bembridge between 9 and 13 March. Gort Road in East Cowes, Bullys Hill in Brading, Godshill Road in Whitwell and Southford Lane in Whitwell will also be affected.

Longer-term closures are planned on Firestone Copse Road in Wootton until 10 April, and on St John’s Road and Redhill Lane in Wroxall until 30 April for structures work.

Short-term or single-shift closures are also due to take place on a number of roads including Hillway Road in Bembridge, Burnt House Lane in Newport, Apse Manor Road in Shanklin, Rew Street in Gurnard, Clay Lane in Newbridge, Blacklands Lane in Newport, Adelaide Place in Ryde, Medina Way in Newport and several roads in Godshill, Totland and Sandown.

In addition, Staplers Road, Fairlee Road and Fairlee Link Road in Newport, Fairy Road in Seaview and Military Road in Brighstone are set to close at points between late February and April for wider carriageway and footway maintenance, resurfacing and lining works.

Diversion routes will be signposted locally, and exact closure points will be shown on street signage. Residents and businesses affected are expected to be notified in advance.