Motorists are reminded that the main road through Wroxall is now closed until at least April, meaning lengthy diversions for those heading in and out of Wroxall and Ventnor.
St John’s Road has been closed for a period of 10 weeks to allow SGN to undertake improvements works to the gas main that runs through the village. This is to ensure the community continues to receive a safe and reliable gas supply.
Red Hill Lane in Wroxall has also been closed to prevent people from circumnavigating the closure. Access to properties on Red Hill Lane is maintained from the Shanklin (north) end.
All traffic should divert via Shanklin Old Village.
It is anticipated that the country will exit the current coronavirus lockdown before the works are completed, meaning the impact on Islanders will become more significant as we head into March and April.
Southern Vectis Route 3 buses will divert from Godshill via Whitwell to Ventnor, and customers wishing to travel to Wroxall should change at Albert Street in Ventnor connecting with a shuttle bus which will follow the standard 3 route to terminate in Wroxall at the junction of Station Road and St Martins Road.
Full details on the arrangements for Southern Vectis buses can be found at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/southern-vectis-bus-arrangements-during-wroxalls-gas-main-renewal-works/.
