A key route in Ventnor remains closed this lunchtime (Tuesday) to allow for emergency water works to be carried out. Zig Zag Road was closed on Saturday...
EMERGENCY CLOSURE
Emergency road and footpath closures are a regular occurrence on the island due to unforeseen circumstances. Our aim is to keep you up-to-date with the latest emergency notices released by Island Roads & the Isle of Wight Council as and when we receive them.
Take a look at the most recent emergency closures below.
View planned road and footpath closures, published every Friday, by clicking here.
The main road between Brading and Sandown has been placed under an emergency closure this morning (Saturday) due to what Island Roads are calling an...
The main road between Whitwell and Ventnor has been closed to enable emergency gas works in the area this afternoon (Monday). Whitwell Road has been closed...
Harding Shute in Ryde has been closed from its junction with West Lane to its junction with Beaper Shute. This is to enable contractors to rectify a dangerous...
A cycle track in Newchurch has been closed today (Tuesday) for emergency tree cutting works by Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). Newchurch...
The main road through Havenstreet has been closed to allow for emergency repair works by Southern Water. Island Roads advise that an emergency closure notice...
The threat of 2 trees crashing down onto the highway has led to the decision to implement an emergency closure on Briddlesford Road near Downend today (Friday)...
A capsized catamaran and its sole crew member, both in danger of drifting into the Solent’s main shipping lane, were rescued by Cowes RNLI lifeboat this...
The main road through the village of Alverstone has been closed by Southern Water whilst repairs are undertaken to a burst sewage pipe. Southern Water says...
Well Street in Ryde has been placed under an emergency closure as highway authorities look into the cause of a sinkhole and wider carriageway damage overnight...
Long diversions will be in place this evening (Thursday) as Brading High Street will be closed in both directions for emergency works by Southern Water. The...
Beatrice Avenue in East Cowes from its junction with Whippingham Road to its junction with Royal Church of St Mildred has been closed to enable Southern Water...
A burst water on Castle Street near the entrance to the Red Funnel vehicle ferry terminal is being repaired today (Thursday). As a result, Castle Street, from...
Blackbridge Road in Freshwater has been closed from its junction with Guyers Road to its junction with Easton Lane for a distance of 279 metres. This is to...
Emergency works by Openreach have led to the closure of Westhill Road in Shanklin this morning (Thursday). The works, which are being undertaken in order to...
Newport High Street has been placed under an emergency closure to enable Southern Water to rectify a burst water main. The closure, in place from the junction...
