Smallbrook Lane is to close in both directions from next week, adding to traffic disruption in Ryde.
As the next phase of safety improvement works get underway at the notorious Smallbrook Junction, further diversions will be in place.
From Monday (1), Smallbrook Lane will be completely shut to allow for build work on the pavement layers to start.
This work, starting with the gas works by SGN and some preparatory works by other utilities, will last for one week.
After that the road will re-open to all traffic, one way eastbound as before.
A further closure will come into force for two weeks from November 22, when the main elements of the utility diversion work will take place including works by Southern Water to lay the main water pipe across Smallbrook Lane.
Following the removal of vegetation at the site, works are ahead of schedule, Island Roads says.
The clearing of vegetation was carried out under the supervision of an ecologist and with the support of specialist arboriculturists.
Kevin Burton, Network Manager for Island Roads said:
“We are making good progress with the work to improve safety at this well-used junction and are grateful to residents for their patience and cooperation so far.
“The work to reroute the major utility services in the area is significant and we are grateful to all those involved for working with us to coordinate this work in a timely way. This should mean far less disruption avoiding the need for multiple road closures for those residents with the work instead being completed in two shorter phases.”
Island Roads says the intensive work by four utility companies; SGN, Southern Electric, Southern Water and BT has been carefully coordinated to minimise disruption.
During the closures, residents of Smallbrook Lane will have access to their properties to and from Great Preston Road at all times, with the road reverting to two-way traffic, although operating as a cul-de-sac.
During the work eastbound traffic that would have normally used Smallbrook Lane to head to Ryde will be diverted via Green Lane, Coach Lane, Brading and then onto the main road to Ryde.
Eastbound traffic that would usually have used Smallbrook Lane coming from Ryde will instead use West Street, Green Street and St John’s Hill.
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