Victoria Avenue In Shanklin Set For Improvements

Carriageway strengthening work to sections of Victoria Avenue in Shanklin is to begin later this month.

The work, which will improve six sections of the busy highway, is scheduled to last ten working shifts starting on July 14.

As the strengthening work is likely to result in deeper excavations.

Work will include some deeper than usual excavations to address issues that have caused the surface to deteriorate so the road will need to be closed as through routes for the duration of work.

The work is being spilt into three phases to lessen the impact on residents and other road users. The road will also be re-opened at weekends if it is safe to do so.

These phases are from west of Florence Road to east of Furze Hill Road, west of Furze Hill Road to west of Westhill Road and west of Westhill Road to east of Windsor Drive.

This phasing means that though the official diversion is from Whiteley Bank, as many other local routes will be available for as long as possible. Information boards will be put out in advance to give motorists further advance notice.

An Island Roads spokesperson said:

“It is unfortunately not possible to undertake work of this nature without causing some local inconvenience but by announcing the work in advance, residents and businesses can at least plan for any disruption.

“The community should know that the plans may be subject to change due issues like bad weather or experiencing unexpected ground conditions but we will keep residents informed of progress and we will naturally try to finish ahead of schedule if at all possible.”