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Traffic, Travel & Road Works


APSE HEATH/ LAKE - A3056 Cheverton Shute (Cherry Thatch to Cheverton ...

A3056 Cheverton Shute (Cherry Thatch to Cheverton Shute Camp site). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 22 until approx 4pm on Friday 19 March 2010 for the construction of a new footpath by JA Dempsey on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur, especially at peak times. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT GRAHAM WATERS IN THE TRANSPORT STRATEGY SECTION AT IOW COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777

ARRETON - Public Footpath A10 will be closed between 8am on ...

Public Footpath A10 will be closed between 8am on Monday 26 October 2009 and 8am on Monday 26 April 2010 from Public Bridleway A17 to a point 395 metres to the west of Public Bridleway A17 (where Public Footpath A10 changes from a north to south to a east to west direction) in connection with the construction of a reservoir by David Brown. DIVERSION ROUTE: On a temporary footpath (in a north to south direction) between Public Footpath A10 and Public Bridleway A9 and Public Bridleways A9 and A17. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT DAVID BROWN AT A.E. BROWN (FARMS) LTD ON (01983) 865204

ARRETON - A3056 Arreton Street (by Hazely Coombe). Tempor...

A3056 Arreton Street (by Hazely Coombe). Temporary traffic lights were in operation from 6.40pm until 8.50pm on Tuesday 9 March 2010, evening for anti skid surfacing works by Ringway Specialist Treatments on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. The works will be completed from 6pm until 10pm on one evening between Thursday 11 and Saturday 13 March 2010, temporary traffic lights will be in use. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL THORNE IN THE NETWORK & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

ARRETON /DOWNEND - Downend Road junction with Mersley Down Road. T...

Downend Road junction with Mersley Down Road. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 1 February until Friday 9 April 2010 for carriageway widening works in connection with the installation of new traffic lights by Williams Associates for the Isle of Wight Council. Considerable traffic delays are likely to occur especially at peak times. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route if possible. Traffic travelling from Newport to Sandown/ Brading is advised to use the A3020/A3056 via Blackwater, Arreton, Apse Heath, Lake and Sandown. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT ALAN RANSOM IN THE TRANSPORT STRATEGY SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

ATHERFIELD - Public Byway SW 56 will be closed to vehicles from...

Public Byway SW 56 will be closed to vehicles from Kingston Road to Atherfield Road between 9am on Monday 7 December 2009 until 4pm on Wednesday 31 March 2010 as the path is not suitable for vehicular traffic. DIVERSION ROUTE: B3399 Kingston Road, Presford Shute and Sandy Way, Corve Hill, Park Lane and Atherfield Road.

BEMBRIDGE - Coastal Public Footpath BB10 will be closed from P...

Coastal Public Footpath BB10 will be closed from Public Footpath BB13 (at Forelands Field) to Public Footpath BB14 (at High Ridge) between 9am on Wednesday 13 January and Friday 29 July 2010, due to erosion/ cliff subsidence. DIVERSION ROUTE: Public Footpath BB13 (Foreland Field Road), Howgate Road and Public Footpath B14.

BONCHURCH - Shore Road (o/s Sunnyside). Temporary traffic ...

Shore Road (o/s Sunnyside). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 8.30am on Tuesday 9 until approx 5pm on Wednesday 10 March 2010 for water main repair works by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845

BRADING - A3055 New Road (at the Bull Ring pedestrian crossi...

A3055 New Road (at the Bull Ring pedestrian crossing). Anti skid surfacing works by Ringway Specialist Treatments for the Isle of Wight Council have been completed and temporary traffic lights are no longer in use. The works were undertaken from 6.30pm until 10.40pm on Wednesday 10 March 2010. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL THORNE IN THE NETWORK & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

BRADING - A3055 High Street (o/s St Marys Church, near Quay ...

A3055 High Street (o/s St Marys Church, near Quay Lane). Anti skid surfacing works by Ringway Specialist Treatments on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council have been completed and temporary traffic lights are no longer in use. Works were undertaken from 10.15pm until 11.50pm on Tuesday 9 March 2010. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL THORNE IN THE NETWORK & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

BROOK - A3055 Military Road (at layby on Compton/Freshwate...

A3055 Military Road (at layby on Compton/Freshwater side of Brook Chine car park). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Tuesday 23 February for the foreseeable future due to the close proximity of the cliff edge to the Military Road. The traffic lights are being provided by Williams Associates for the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT KEITH JOLLIFFE IN THE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

CALBOURNE - B3401 Calbourne Road (o/s and opp Swainston Manor)...

B3401 Calbourne Road (o/s and opp Swainston Manor). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Wednesday 10 until 4pm on Friday 12 March 2010 for urgent carriageway repair works by Williams Associates on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur.

CALBOURNE - B3401 Calbourne Road (near Swainston Manor). T...

B3401 Calbourne Road (near Swainston Manor). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Wednesday 17 until 4pm on Thursday 18 March 2010 for carriageway repairs by JA Dempsey on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur.

CALBOURNE - B3401 Freshwater Road will be closed from 9am on M...

B3401 Freshwater Road will be closed from 9am on Monday 8 until approx Friday 19 March 2010 between Elm Lane (at Calbourne Crossroads) and Newbridge junction for urgent carriageway repair works by Bardon Contracting for the Isle of Wight Council. DIVERSION ROUTE: HEAVY TRAFFIC (OVER 6FT 6IN WIDE)/ THROUGH TRAFFIC: Priory Road, Gunville Road, A3054 Forest Road, Yarmouth Road, Main Road (Shalfleet), Yarmouth Road, Ningwood Hill, Yarmouth Road and Bouldnor Road, B3401 Thorley Road and Wilmingham Lane. LIGHT TRAFFIC (UP TO 6FT 6IN WIDE)/ LOCAL TRAFFIC: Elm Lane, Main Road (Shalfleet), Yarmouth Road, Station Road, Newbridge Road, Main Road (Newbridge) and Newbridge Road. Access to Calbourne businesses and premises will be maintained from the Elm Lane (at Calbourne Crossroads) direction.

CARISBROOKE - B3323 Carisbrooke Road (junction of Wellington Roa...

B3323 Carisbrooke Road (junction of Wellington Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from approx 6.30pm until 12am (midnight) on Thursday 11 March 2010 for anti skid surfacing works by Ringway Specialist Treatments on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL THORNE IN THE NETWORK & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

CHALE - Public Footpath C34 Whale Chine will remain closed...

Public Footpath C34 Whale Chine will remain closed until approximately Monday 21 November 2011 between a point 170 metres south of A3055 Military Road to the beach due to a landslip. There is no alternative route. The closure has been extended from Saturday 21 November 2009 following approval by the Secretary of State for Transport).

CHALE - Public Byway SW41/C 32A will be closed (from Beckf...

Public Byway SW41/C 32A will be closed (from Beckfield Cross to Appleford Road) between 9am on Monday 7 December 2009 and 4pm on Wednesday 31 March 2010 as the path is not suitable for vehicular traffic. DIVERSION ROUTE: B3330 Emmett Hill, Town Lane and Appleford Road

CHESSELL - B3399 Freshwater Road (junction with Shalcombe Roa...

B3399 Freshwater Road (junction with Shalcombe Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9.30 until 3.30pm on each day between Monday 8 March and Thursday 11 March 2010 for carriageway manhole cover works by Cobra UK for British Telecom. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT BRITISH TELECOM ON 0800 917 3993

COWES - Pallance Road (outside 53). Temporary traffic ligh...

Pallance Road (outside 53). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 8am on Monday 8 March until 4pm on Thursday 11 March 2010 for a new gas connection by Southern Gas Networks. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS ON (01983) 817142

COWES - Castle Hill (from Baring Road/Castle Road to Queen...

Castle Hill (from Baring Road/Castle Road to Queens Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 8am on Tuesday 2 March until 4pm on Friday 19 March 2010 for the installation of a new gas main by Southern Gas Networks. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS ON (01983) 817142

FRESHWATER - Bedbury Lane (outside Farringford House). Temp...

Bedbury Lane (outside Farringford House). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 1pm on Wednesday 10 until approx 4pm on Thursday 11 March 2010 for urgent carriageway repairs by JA Dempsey on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur.

GUNVILLE - Gunville Road will be closed from 9am on Monday 22...

Gunville Road will be closed from 9am on Monday 22 March until 5pm on Thursday 1 April 2010 and from 9am on Tuesday 6 until approx 5pm on Friday 9 April 2010 between Chapel Close and Broadwood Lane for drainage works by Williams Associates for the Isle of Wight Council. Access to premises and businesses will be maintained as far as possible during the works. NOTE: REVISED DATES FOR THESE WORKS DIVERSION ROUTE: Northbound: Gunville Road, Priory Road, High Street (Carisbrooke), Carisbrooke Road, High Street (Newport), Coppins Bridge Roundabout, A3020 Medina Way, A3054 Parkhurst Road, Forest Road and Gunville Road. Southbound: Gunville Road, A3054 Forest Road, Parkhurst Road, A3020 Medina Way, Coppins Bridge Roundabout and St Georges Way, St Georges Approach, Medina Avenue, St Johns Place, Trafalgar Road, Carisbrooke Road, High Street (Carisbrooke), Priory Road and Gunville Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT KEVIN HIRST IN THE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

GURNARD - Public Footpath CS35 will remain closed until appr...

Public Footpath CS35 will remain closed until approximately Sunday 21 November 2010 between a point 57 metres north of Marsh Road and the junction with Public Footpath CS36 to the sea wall collapsing. DIVERSION ROUTE: Marsh Road. The closure has been further extended from Saturday 21 November 2009 following approval by the Secretary of State for Transport).

HAVENSTREET - Havenstreet Road (north of Coppid Hall Farm). Temp...

Havenstreet Road (north of Coppid Hall Farm). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Wednesday 10 March until 4pm on Thursday 11 March 2010 for drainage works by Bardon Contracting for the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur.

LAKE - Cliff Path will be closed to all vehicles from Ran...

Cliff Path will be closed to all vehicles from Ranelagh Road to the end of the surfaced highway from 4pm on Friday 6 March 2009 until approx Monday 27 September 2010 due to erosion/land movement. THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR TRAFFIC. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT PETER MARSDEN IN THE COASTAL MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 857220.

LUCCOMBE - Public Footpath SS3 will be closed from Public Foo...

Public Footpath SS3 will be closed from Public Footpath SS2 to the beach between 9am on Tuesday 7 April and 4pm on Saturday 24 April 2010 due to erosion. THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE ROUTE.

NEWPORT - St James Street will be closed from 6.30pm until 1...

St James Street will be closed from 6.30pm until 11pm on Wednesday 17 March between South Street and Pyle Street for the replacement of a sewer manhole and frame and cover by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. The one way restrictions in; Pyle Street (from St James Square) and in St James Street (from South Street to Pyle Street) will be temporarily suspended to allow access. Access to Pyle Street (from St James Square to Carisbrooke Road and from St James Square to Town Lane) to St James Street,St Jameas Square and Scarrots Lane will be maintained from the Carisbrooke Road direction, during the works. DIVERSION ROUTE: Upper St James Street, Trafalgar Road, B3323 Carisbrooke Road and Pyle Street. If bad weather or other circumstances prevents the works from being undertaken at the above times, the works will be undertaken between from 6.30pm until 11pm on Thursday 18 March 2010. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845

NEWPORT - Furrlongs will be closed between 6pm on Tuesday 26...

Furrlongs will be closed between 6pm on Tuesday 26 January and approximately 6pm on Wednesday 30 June 2010 from A3020 St Georges Way to Pan Lane in the interests of road safety until major carriageway repair works have been completed by an Isle of Wight Council Contractor. Access to premises will be maintained as far as possible during the works. DIVERSION ROUTE: THROUGH TRAFFIC: Pan Lane, Burnt House Lane, Burnt House Lane Link Road, A3020 St Georges Way, Coppins Bridge Roundabout, Snooks Hill, Staplers Road and Furrlongs. LOCAL TRAFFIC: Diversions will be signposted. During the above dates the section of Furrlongs from Pan Lane to Grove Close may need to be closed to complete the works. Diversions will be signposted if a closure is required.

NEWPORT - A3020 Horsebridge Hill (junction with Stag lane). ...

A3020 Horsebridge Hill (junction with Stag lane). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 6pm until 9pm on each evening between Tuesday 9 March and Thursday 11 March 2010 for carriageway works by Dyer and Butler. Traffic delays will occur. The works are required to be undertaken for SEEDA (South East England Development Agency) as part of redevelopment / regeneration of the former West Medina Mills site located at the eastern end of Stag Lane.

NEWPORT - Coppins Bridge Roundabout (at pedestrian Crossings...

Coppins Bridge Roundabout (at pedestrian Crossings, by Barton Road and near High Street). Anti skid safety surfacing works by Ringway Specialist Treatments for the Isle of Wight Council have been completed under lane restrictions. The works were undertaken 11.30pm on Wednesday 10 and 1.45pm on Thursday 11 March 2010. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL THORNE IN THE NETWORK & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

NITON - Public Footpath NT50 (Puckaster) will remain close...

Public Footpath NT50 (Puckaster) will remain closed until approximately Monday 21 November 2011 between A3055 Undercliff Drive and Public Footpath NT51 due to a landslip. DIVERSION ROUTE: A3055 Undercliff Drive. The closure has been further extended from Saturday 21 November 2009 following approval by the Secretary of State for Transport).

NITON - Public Footpath NT51 (Puckaster) will remain close...

Public Footpath NT51 (Puckaster) will remain closed until approximately Monday 21 November 2011 between Public Footpath V99 and Public Footpath NT49 due to a landslip. DIVERSION ROUTE: A3055 Undercliff Drive. The closure has been further extended from Saturday 21 November 2009 following approval by the Secretary of State for Transport).

NITON - Public Footpath NT49 (Puckaster) will remain close...

Public Footpath NT49 (Puckaster) will remain closed until approximately Monday 21 November 2011 between Public Footpath NT47 and Public Footpath NT55 due to a landslip. DIVERSION ROUTE: A3055 Undercliff Drive The closure has been further extended from Saturday 21 November 2009 following approval by the Secretary of State for Transport)

NITON - Public Bridleway NT53 will be closed to equestrian...

Public Bridleway NT53 will be closed to equestrians, cyclists and pedestrians from 9am on Monday 22 February until approx Friday 12 March 2010 from Pan Lane to Public Bridleway NT61 due to the poor surface. DIVERSION ROUTE: FOR EQUESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: Pan Lane, A3055 Church Street, Newport Road, Public Bridleways NT 66, NT63 and NT 61. FOR PEDESTRIANS: Public Footpaths NT54, NT64 and Public Bridleway NT61.

NITON - Public Footpath NT47 (Reeth Bay) will remain close...

Public Footpath NT47 (Reeth Bay) will remain closed until approximately Monday 21 November 2011 between Public Bridleway NT42 at Castlehaven and Public Footpath NT49 due to a landslip. DIVERSION ROUTE: Public Bridleway NT42, NT 44 and A3055 Undercliff Drive. The closure has been further extended from Saturday 21 November 2009 following approval by the Secretary of State for Transport).

NITON - Public Footpath NT 30 will be closed until approx ...

Public Footpath NT 30 will be closed until approx Sunday 5 December 2010 between A3055 Undercliff Drive and Public Footpath NT 29 due to a dangerous retaining wall. DIVERSION ROUTE FOR PEDESTRIANS: A3055 Barrack Shute and Public Bridleway NT 31. The closure has been further extended from Saturday 5 December 2009 following approval by the Secretary of State for Transport).

NITON - Public Footpath NT48 (Reeth Bay) will be closed fr...

Public Footpath NT48 (Reeth Bay) will be closed from Wednesday 18 November 2009 until at least Friday 4 June 2010 from a point 233 metres south of St Catherines Road to its junction with Public Footpath NT49 due to a landslip. DIVERSION ROUTE: A3055 Undercliff Drive.

NITON - Newport Road (outside Jobsons Farm Cottages). Temp...

Newport Road (outside Jobsons Farm Cottages). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9.30am on Friday 26 February until 4pm on Friday 23 April 2010 for works to a boundary wall by JR Buckett and Sons Ltd. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT JR BUCKET AND SONS ON (01983) 740262.

NORTHWOOD - A3020 Newport Road (o/s 408, 150 metres Newport si...

A3020 Newport Road (o/s 408, 150 metres Newport side of Agricultural Showground). Temporary traffic lights are no longer required for urgent water valve repair works by Clancy Docwra for Southern Water. (Temporary traffic lights were in operation from 9am until 12.30pm on Thursday 11 March 2010). FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845

RYDE - A3055 Appley Road (junction Marlborough Road). ...

A3055 Appley Road (junction Marlborough Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation for approx 3 to 4 hours between 10pm on Thursday 11 and 3am on Friday 12 March 2010 for anti skid surfacing works by Ringway Speciallist Treatments for The Isle of Wight Council Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL THORNE IN THE NETWORK & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

RYDE - Ashey Road (outside Hazelgrove farm). Temporary tr...

Ashey Road (outside Hazelgrove farm). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Wednesday 10 March until 4pm on Thursday 11 March 2010 to install a new water service connection by Clancy Docwra on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845

RYDE - A3055 Brading Road/Beaper Shute (adj Whitefield Wo...

A3055 Brading Road/Beaper Shute (adj Whitefield Woods). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 25th January until 5pm on Friday 19 March 2010 for carriageway resurfacing/safety works by Graham Attrill Civil Engineering Ltd on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur, especially at peak times. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT DAVE MARSH IN THE TRANSPORT STRATEGY SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

RYDE - B3330 Appley Road (outside Bishop Lovett School). ...

B3330 Appley Road (outside Bishop Lovett School). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 7pm until 12am (midnight) on one evening between Thursday 11 and Sunday 14 March 2010 for anti skid surfacing works by Ringway Speciallist Treatments for The Isle of Wight Council Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL THORNE IN THE NETWORK & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

RYDE - Esplanade (northern carriageway - seaward side) wi...

Esplanade (northern carriageway - seaward side) will be closed (weather permitting) from the bus station entrance to the bus station exit between 1am and 5am on Monday 15 March 2010 (weather permitting) for anti skid surfacing works by Ringway Specialist Treatments on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Access to the taxi rank will be maintained during the works. DIVERSION ROUTE: Via the bus station. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL THORNE IN THE NETWORK & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

RYDE - George Street is now open to traffic between Espla...

George Street is now open to traffic between Esplanade and Castle Street following the completion of carriageway repair works by Bardon Contracting for the Isle of Wight Council. The road was closed from 9am on Tuesday 9 until 8am on Thursday 11 March 2010.

RYDE - Upton Road (outside Merry Down House). Temporary t...

Upton Road (outside Merry Down House). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 8 March until 4pm on Friday 19 March 2010 to rebuild a retaining wall on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur.

SANDOWN - The Fairway (from o/s 66, Roseway to o/s 76, near ...

The Fairway (from o/s 66, Roseway to o/s 76, near Station approach). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation at times from 12pm on Tuesday 23 until approx 4pm on Friday 12 March 2010 for gas main and service replacement works by Southern Gas Networks. Some additional traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS ON (01983) 817142

SANDOWN - High Street (approach to pedestrian crossing near ...

High Street (approach to pedestrian crossing near Pier Street). Lane restrictions will be in operation for a few hours between approx 6pm and 3am on one night between Thursday 11 and Sunday 14 March 2010 (weather permitting) for anti skid surfacing works by Ringway Specialist Treatments on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL THORNE IN THE NETWORK & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

SHANKLIN - Public Footpath SS74 (Appley Steps) will be closed...

Public Footpath SS74 (Appley Steps) will be closed to pedestrians between the beach/ Esplanade and Rylstone Road from 9am until 4pm on Friday 12 March and on each day from Monday 15 until Thursday 18 March for tree cutting works by Groundsell Contracting for the Isle of Wight Council. DIVERSION ROUTE: The beach, Chine Hill, Everton Lane, Chine Avenue, A3055 High Street, Chine Hollow and Rylstone Road.

SHANKLIN - The Coastal Footpath will be closed to all vehicle...

The Coastal Footpath will be closed to all vehicles from Beatrice Avenue to Culver Road from 9am on Friday 5 for the foreseeable future due to erosion/land movement. DIVERSION ROUTE FOR PEDESTRIANS: Public Footpath SS71 (Beatrice Avenue), A3055 Arthurs Hill and Public Footpath SS70 (Culver Road). FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT PETER MARSDEN IN THE COASTAL MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 857220.

SHANKLIN - Cross Street will be closed from A3055 North Road ...

Cross Street will be closed from A3055 North Road to Palmerston Road between 9am on Tuesday 16 and 4pm on Wednesday 17 March 2010 for carriageway repair works by JA Dempsey for The Isle of Wight Council. DIVERSION ROUTE: SOUTHBOUND: A3055 High Street and Palmerston Road. NORTHBOUND: Palmerston Road, St Georges Road, Clarendon Road and A3055 North Road.

SHANKLIN - Public Footpath SS73 (Osborne Steps) will be close...

Public Footpath SS73 (Osborne Steps) will be closed to pedestrians between the Esplanade and Osborne Road from 9am until 4pm on each day from Monday 8 March until Thursday 11 March for tree cutting works by Groundsell Contracting for the Isle of Wight Council. DIVERSION ROUTE: Esplanade, Chine Hill, Chine Avenue and Coastal Footpath (Keats Green) or Esplanade, Hope Hill and Eastcliff Promenade.

ST HELENS - B3330 Carpenters Road/Upper Green Road (various lo...

B3330 Carpenters Road/Upper Green Road (various locations from Beaper Shute to Station Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 8 March until 4pm on Friday 12 March 2010 for carriageway repairs by Mountjoy Construction for the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur.

TOTLAND - York Lane will be closed from Cliff Road to Church...

York Lane will be closed from Cliff Road to Church Hill between 9am on Monday 15 and 4pm on Tuesday 16 March 2010 for the installation of a new water connection by Clancy Docwra. The works are located approx 65 metres from the junction with Cliff Road. DIVERSION ROUTE: Headon Rise and Church Hill. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT SOUTHERN WATER ON 0845 278 0845 .

VENTNOR - Public Footpath V124 (The Undercliff) will remain ...

Public Footpath V124 (The Undercliff) will remain closed until approximately Monday 21 November 2011 between A3055 Undercliff Drive and Public Footpath V99 due to a landslip. DIVERSION ROUTE: A3055 Undercliff Drive. The closure has been further extended from Saturday 21 November 2009 following approval by the Secretary of State for Transport).

VENTNOR - Public Footpath V90 will be closed until approx Su...

Public Footpath V90 will be closed until approx Sunday 12 December 2010 between Public Footpath V91 to a point 300 metres to the east (the Ventnor direction). The closure is due to land movement/erosion. DIVESION ROUTE: On adjacent paths in the Botanical Gardens. (The closure has been further extended from Friday 12 December 2009 following approval by the Secretary of State for Transport).

VENTNOR - Public Footpath V114A will be closed from St Alban...

Public Footpath V114A will be closed from St Albans Road to Gills Cliff Road between 2pm on Wednesday 21 October 2009 until approx 2pm on Tuesday 11 May 2010 until repair works have been undertaken to a retaining wall. DIVERSION ROUTE: St Albans Road, Zig Zag Road, Gills Cliff Road and Gills Cliff Road.

VENTNOR - Southgrove Road will be closed from B3327 Mitchell...

Southgrove Road will be closed from B3327 Mitchell Avenue to Grove Road from 3pm on Thursday 1 December for the foreseeable future. The road is physically closed to vehicles from approx 175metres (Macrocarpa House) to 220metres (Montrees) to the southeast of Grove Road/Mitchell Avenue. Full pedestrian access will be available. DIVERSION ROUTE: Grove Road. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT KEITH PRICE IN THE HIGHWAY STRUCTURES SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

WHIPPINGHAM - A3021 Whippingham Road (junction of Folly Lane to ...

A3021 Whippingham Road (junction of Folly Lane to junction of Alverstone Road). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation for a few hours between 6pm and 3am on one evening/night during the period from Thursday 11 March until Sunday 14 March 2010 for anti skid surfacing works by Ringway Specialist Treatments on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE WORKS PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL THORNE IN THE NETWORK & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SECTION AT ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT ON (01983) 823777.

WOOTTON - Briddlesford Road (outside Briddlesford Farm). Tem...

Briddlesford Road (outside Briddlesford Farm). Temporary traffic lights will be in operation from 9am on Monday 15 March until 4pm on Tuesday 16 March 2010 for tree works by Groundsell Contracting. Traffic delays will occur.

YARMOUTH - A3054 Halletts Shute (outside Savoy Country Club)....

A3054 Halletts Shute (outside Savoy Country Club). Temporary traffic lights wll be in operation from 9am on Tuesday 16 March until 4pm on Thursday 18 March 2010 for carriageway repairs by JA Dempsey on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council. Traffic delays will occur.
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