The Isle of Wight Council has announced plans to introduce new parking restrictions across several streets in Gunville, in a move aimed at enhancing road safety, easing traffic flow, and supporting a new housing development.
A formal consultation has been launched into a proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) that would see ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restrictions – more commonly known as double yellow lines – implemented on parts of Arthur Moody Drive, Broadwood Lane, Forest Hills and Park Close.
The council says the new measures are designed to tackle known pinch points, improve visibility at junctions, and make the roads safer for pedestrians, residents, and emergency services.
Michelle Love, Service Director for Highways and Community Protection, has said:
“These changes are part of our ongoing commitment to making Isle of Wight roads safer and more accessible for everyone. By addressing known pinch points and improving visibility, we’re helping to create a more reliable and secure environment for residents, visitors, and emergency services alike.”
According to the draft order, the new restrictions would apply to specific sections of the affected roads, including:
- Arthur Moody Drive: 16 metres of restrictions on the west side near Forest Hills
- Broadwood Lane: Several stretches on both sides, mainly between Gunville Road, Park Close and Forest Hills
- Forest Hills: Restrictions at junctions with Broadwood Lane and Arthur Moody Drive, including its cul-de-sac
- Park Close: 10.5 metres of restriction from its junction with Broadwood Lane
These changes are partly driven by the requirements of a new development in the area, alongside recommendations from the council to ensure road safety and accessibility for all classes of traffic.
Residents and other interested parties can view the full draft order and submit their comments online at www.iow.gov.uk/TROConsultations. The consultation is open until 12:00 on Friday 12th December.
Great idea, but we we need more people policing them.
Park Road and Monkton Street in Ryde are locations
where vehicles “constantly” park on Double Yellow Lines.
Heavy fines are needed, personally I would have the vehicles
towed away and crushed.
No excuses
A new development? Say no more, where do they expect everyone to park, no more houses for this island, compulsory purchase empty properties that are in disrepair, up for sale and empty before any more builds, if they do build more should be for islanders only, not for imported people from other associations and problem areas, be interesting how many islanders and family are homeless or in temporary accommadation whilst developers are getting rich off all these schemes. Our Island is ruined may as well be joined to the mainland. Yes this is my home, I am an islander not shipped over.There should be a clause that any more builds are done all by island companys.