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.
LITTLE LONDON IN NEWPORT CLOSED DUE TO ELECTRICITY FAULT
Little London in Newport outside number 13 has been closed for Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks to carry out emergency repairs. The closure is to enable fault locating, excavation & works to repair High Voltage Mains fault. The diversion will...
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EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF CROSS STREET IN RYDE TO ENABLE BT SUPPLIES TO BE RESTORED
Cross Street & Union Road in Ryde was closed last night (Thursday) from George Street to Union Street for emergency BT works. Union Street is unaffected and remains open as normal with access from Lind Street. Cross Street from its...
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DIVERSION IN PLACE BETWEEN FRESHWATER & YARMOUTH DUE TO EMERGENCY GAS WORKS
Halletts Shute in Yarmouth has been closed from its junction with Norton Grange Coastal Village to its junction with Westhill Lane for a distance of 307.00 metres. This is due to emergency gas works by SGN. Southern Vectis announced on...
Read moreDetailsWILVER ROAD IN NEWPORT CLOSED DUE TO A GAS LEAK
Wilver Road in Newport has been closed from its junction with Caesar's Road to its junction with Alderbury Road. This is to enable SGN to carry out emergency repairs to a gas leak. The diversion will affect these streets: Caesars...
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PADDOCK ROAD IN SHANKLIN CLOSED DUE TO BURST WATER MAIN
Paddock Road in Shanklin has been closed from its junction with Salem Road to its junction with Florence Road. This is to enable Southern Water repair burst water main. The diversion will affect these streets: Salem Road, Pomona Road, Florence...
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HOWGATE ROAD IN BEMBRIDGE CLOSED DUE TO A BURST WATER MAIN
Howgate Road in Bembridge has been closed from its junction with Hillway Road for a distance of 282.00 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to repair burst main. DIVERSION ROUTE(S): The diversion will affect these streets: Hillway Road, Steyne...
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ORCHARD ROAD IN EAST COWES CLOSED DUE TO WATER LEAK
Orchard Road in East Cowes has been closed from its junction with Grange Road for a distance of 23.00 metres. This is to enable Southern Water to repair burst main. The diversion will affect these streets: Grange Road, Oakfield Road,...
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YARBRIDGE CROSS CLOSURE & DIVERSION FOLLOWING RUPTURED GAS MAIN
As previously reported by Island Echo, Yarbridge Cross in Brading was closed last night (Monday) due to a ruptured gas main on the busy junction. New Road from its junction with Marshcombe Shute for a distance of 57mtrs; Marshcombe Shute...
Read moreDetailsSIDE ROAD IN VENTNOR CLOSED DUE TO SINKHOLE
Kings Bay Road in Ventnor has been closed for its entirety to allow Southern Water to repair a collapsed ironwork that has caused a sinkhole in the road. No diversion available Reasonable facilities will be provided to allow access to...
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QUEEN’S ROAD IN COWES CLOSED FOR EMERGENCY ELECTRICITY WORKS
Queen's Road in Cowes has been closed from its junction with Esplanade Road to its junction with Princes Green Access Road for a distance of 122.00 metres. Scottish and Southern Electric to restore service. The diversion will affect these streets:...
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