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Southern Water Works Start Today On Newport Road

Calbourne

Work to repair part of the main road into Calbourne from Newport starts today (Thursday).

Southern Water identified a leak on Newport Road on Monday - which closed part of the road.

There was no impact to people's water supply.

The company says it will leave the area 'as quickly as possible'.

A spokesperson for Southern Water told Isle of Wight Radio:

'We are sorry for disruption caused by the road closure which has been essential to carry out emergency works. We located a leak and completed the repair on Monday without any impact to peoples’ water supply.

'We are now working to repair and reinstate the road and be away from the area as quickly as possible.

'Works to start the road repair will start on the 30 June.'

Islanders can find more information about roadworks in their area via Island Roads' website https://islandroads.com/current-works/islandwide-roadworks-live/

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