Motorists across the Isle of Wight are being urged to prepare for a series of road closures, speed restrictions and traffic changes.

A parish councillor has criticised what he described as a “ridiculous” number of road closures across the Isle of Wight, claiming there were 37 in place on a single day.

A series of road closures and traffic restrictions are set to come into force across the Isle of Wight in the coming weeks as part of ongoing utility, maintenance and safety works.

The CEO of Visit Isle of Wight is calling for urgent action over what’s described as a growing crisis caused by poorly coordinated roadworks.

Their request comes as a major scheme to replace gas mains in and around Binstead Road gets underway this week.

Roadworks on Horsebridge Hill on the Isle of Wight are now expected to finish earlier than planned.