Island Roads has launched a completely redesigned website, making it quicker and easier for residents, businesses and road users to access services, report issues and find highways information online.
The new-look website, available at www.islandroads.com, has been rebuilt with a strong focus on usability, accessibility and speed, offering a more intuitive experience for anyone looking for information about the Island’s roads and highways.
The redesigned site features a clearer content structure, a new A–Z search tool, quick links to the most frequently used services from the homepage, improved accessibility features, a dedicated news section and expanded information about Island Roads and the services it provides. Visitors can also share pages more easily thanks to new content-sharing functionality.
The project was led by Island Roads System Technician James Dark as part of his apprenticeship and career development. Having overseen the website’s redevelopment from concept through to launch, James has since successfully completed his apprenticeship.
The new website was also shaped by feedback from those who use it most. Community groups, including Chatty Brew – run by Age UK Isle of Wight – and Wight Sense took part in user testing, helping refine the site’s navigation, usability and accessibility to ensure it works well for as many people as possible.
Steve Ashman, Service Director, said:
“Our website is often the first point of contact for residents looking for information about roadworks, reporting issues or accessing our services, so it is important that it is as straightforward and user-friendly as possible.
“The new website has been designed around the needs of local residents, making it much easier to find information quickly while also improving accessibility and functionality. We are particularly grateful to our apprentice, James, who has worked tirelessly to deliver the new site, and to the members of Chatty Brew and Wight Sense, who gave up their time to test the website and provide valuable feedback throughout its development.”
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James Dark added:
“Working on the new website has been a fantastic opportunity to develop my skills and put everything I learned during my apprenticeship into practice. It has been rewarding to create something that will make it easier for people to access information and services, and I’m proud to have played a key role in delivering the project.”
