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Improvements On Bonchurch's Leeson Road

A section of the main route through Bonchurch is to be upgraded by Island Roads today (Thursday).

The resurfacing of a southbound lane of Leeson Road means the road is closed between Smuggler’s Haven car park and Smugglers Haven Tea Gardens until 4pm, at the latest.

The diversion during the work will be St Boniface Road - Mitchell Avenue - Ocean View Road – Newport Road – Clarence Road – High Street – St Johns Road – Shanklin Road – Victoria Avenue – High Street.

The work will greatly improve what is the worst section of the carriageway in this area.

Island Roads Construction Manager, Keith Gourlay, said:

“Much of the A3055 – the main road between Shanklin and Bonchurch/Ventnor - has been resurfaced by Island Roads in recent years but work is required at this specific location in order to keep the road up to the required standard.

“The limited nature of the work means, weather permitting, we should be able to complete it in a single shift but we apologise in advance for any local disruption caused and thank motorists for their understanding and co-operation.”

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