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.
ROAD IN COWES CLOSED FOR ELECTRICITY REPAIR WORKS
Smithards Lane in Cowes has been from its junction with Newport Road to its junction with Tennyson Road for a distance of 44 metres. The closure is to enable fault locating, excavation & works to repair a low voltage mains...
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GAS EMERGENCY CLOSES ROAD AT WINFORD
A gas emergency has led to the closure of Alverstone Road in Winford. The closure came into force on 14th November, but the official notice has only just been issued. Works are being carried out by SGN. Alverstone Road is...
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MERSTONE LANE CLOSED FOR URGENT TREE WORKS
Merstone Lane has been closed to all traffic this morning (Tuesday) to enable tree works. Island Roads have advised that Merstone Lane is closed from its junction with Main Road, Rookley for a distance of 313 metres. The works are...
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ASHEY ROAD CLOSED FOR EMERGENCY SOUTHERN WATER REPAIRS
Ashey Road in Ryde has been closed for emergency repairs this afternoon (Monday). The busy road in and out of Ryde has been closed for a short section between Pitt Street and Wray Street. Motorists are still able to travel...
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PART OF THE ESPLANADE IN VENTNOR CLOSED FOR EMERGENCY WATER REPAIR WORKS
The Esplanade in Ventnor has been closed this morning (Tuesday) from its junction with Bath Road for a distance of 67 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to carry out emergency repairs between La Falaise car park and the...
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SEVEN SISTERS ROAD IN ST LAWRENCE CLOSED FOR EMERGENCY WATER REPAIRS
Seven Sisters Road in St Lawrence has been closed from its junction with Undercliff Road for a distance of 53 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to carry out emergency repairs. The diversion will affect these streets: Spindlers Road,...
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YORK STREET IN COWES CLOSED DUE TO A WATER LEAK
An emergency road closure has been put in place on York Street in Cowes this morning (Wednesday) from its junction with Bridge Road for a distance of 39 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to repair a leak. The...
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MELVILLE STREET IN SANDOWN CLOSED DUE TO LOW VOLTAGE MAINS FAULT
An emergency closure has been put in place on Melville Street in Sandown this morning (Wednesday) from its junction with Broadway to its junction with Royal Crescent for a distance of 67 metres. This is to enable Scottish and Southern...
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DANIEL STREET IN RYDE CLOSED DUE TO EMERGENCY WATER WORKS
An emergency closure was put in place on Daniel Street in Ryde on Monday from its junction with St Johns Road for a distance of 55 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to repair a leak. The Isle of...
Read moreDetailsWHITELEY BANK TO SHANKLIN ROAD CLOSED TO ENABLE REPAIRS TO A DIRECTIONAL ROAD SIGN
Shanklin Road, Whiteley Bank (A3020) has been closed from its junction with Ventnor/Canteen Road (Whiteley Bank Roundabout) to junction with Apse Manor Road for a distance of 1368 metres today (Tuesday). The emergency road closure is for repairs to directional...
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