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TEMPORARY TRAFFIC ORDERS
Date effective – Friday 10th July 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Isle of Wight Council in not less than seven days from the appearance of this Notice, under Section 14 (1) (a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, proposes to make the following Orders: –
• The Isle of Wight Council (Mill Lane, Shalfleet, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that at all times between Monday 20 July 2026 and Friday 24 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Mill Lane, Shalfleet. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during street furniture repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Egypt Hill, Cowes, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for three shifts between Monday 20 July 2026 and Friday 24 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Egypt Hill, Cowes. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Drainage repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Wilmingham Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 4 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Monday 20 July 2026 and Wednesday 22 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Wilmingham Lane, Freshwater. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Merstone Lane, Godshill, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 6 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Monday 20 July 2026 and Wednesday 22 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Merstone Lane, Godshill. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Main Road, Alverstone, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 3 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Tuesday 21 July 2026 and Thursday 23 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Main Road, Alverstone. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Brook Shute, Brook, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 4 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Tuesday 21 July 2026 and Thursday 23 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Brook Shute, Brook. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Newport Road, Niton, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 10 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Tuesday 21 July 2026 and Thursday 23 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Newport Road, Niton. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Rink Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Wednesday 22 July 2026 and Friday 24 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Rink Road, Ryde. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (East Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Wednesday 22 July 2026 and Friday 24 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along East Street, Ryde. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 3 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Wednesday 22 July 2026 and Friday 24 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Crossfield Avenue, Cowes. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Beacon Alley, Godshill, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 4 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Wednesday 22 July 2026 and Friday 24 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Beacon Alley, Godshill. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Verging Works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Whitepit Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 0900 hours on Tuesday 21 July 2026 until 1800 hours on Thursday 23 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, Whitepit Lane, Newport, will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The restriction is required for utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (New Road, Porchfield, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 3 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 0930 hours on Tuesday 21 July 2026 until 1530 hours on Thursday 23 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, Whitepit Lane, Newport, will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The restriction is required for utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Lind Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 1830 hours on Monday 20 July 2026 until 0600 hours on Tuesday 21 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, Lind Street, Ryde, will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The restriction is required for utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Newport Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 3 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 1900 hours on Monday 20 July 2026 until 0500 hours on Tuesday 21 July 2026, or when the works has been completed Newport Road, Ventnor, will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The restriction is required for utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Eddington Road, St Helens, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 6 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 0800 hours on Tuesday 21 July 2026 until 1800 hours on Friday 25 July 2026, or when the works has been completed Eddington Road, St Helens, will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The restriction is required for utility works.
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that between Friday 17 July 2026 and Friday 31 July 2026 the following roads / path will be closed at all times for a period of approximately one to five days within this period, or when the works have been completed, to enable carriageway maintenance, lining and investigation works, and any associated pre works, to be undertaken. No vehicle or person may use or cause any animal to use the following footpaths: and that no vehicle is permitted to wait on the following roads or within 50 metres on any adjoining side road were indicated by traffic signs.
These works may include reconstruction, resurfacing works. In some cases, it may be necessary to close these sections of the paths on more than one occasion within this timeframe. Exact dates, durations and access information will be communicated to affected businesses and residents via letter and on street advanced warning signs before the scheme commences. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closures. Adverse weather will have an impact on this programme.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Ringwood Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure and Parking Restrictions) Order No 2 2026 – Ringwood Road, Ryde, will be closed for its entire length.
Notice is hereby given that the Isle of Wight Council in not less than seven days from the appearance of this Notice, under Section 21 of the Town Police Clause Act 1847, proposes to make the following Orders: –
• The Isle of Wight Council (Various Streets, Ryde, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 3 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for a period between 0900 hours and 1400 hours, on Saturday 18 July 2026, or when the event is finished, whichever is the sooner, no person shall cause any non-event related vehicle to proceed along, starting from, 1) Queens Road between its junctions with Westwood Drive and West Street; 2) West Street between its junctions with Queens Road and Lind Street; 3) Lind Street for its entire length; 4) St Thomas Square for its entire length; 5) Cross Street, for its entire length. 6) Union Street for its entire length; 7) Esplanade on both sides, between its junctions with Union Street and North Walk. This order is required in the interests of road safety during the IW Pride Street parade event. Alternative routes will be signposted locally.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Eastern Gardens, Ryde, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for a period from 0000 hours on Friday 17th July 2026 until 23:59 hours on Monday 20 July 2026, or when the event is finished, whichever is the sooner, no person shall cause any non-event related vehicle to proceed along Eastern Gardens, Ryde. For its entire length. This order is required in the interests of road safety during the IW Pride Street parade event. Alternative routes will be signposted locally.
Notice is hereby given that the following Orders have been made under Section 14 (1) (a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984: –
• The Isle of Wight Council (Alexandra Road, Ryde) Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 1800 hours on Sunday 28 June 2026 until 1800 hours on Wednesday 01 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Alexandra Road, Ryde. for its entire length, on-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The closure is required for safety during utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Pelham Road, Cowes) Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 1800 hours on Friday 03 July 2026 until 1800 hours on Monday 06 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Pelham Road, Cowes. for its entire length, on-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The closure is required for safety during utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Various Streets, East Cowes) Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 1800 hours on Friday 03 July 2026 until 1800 hours on Friday 17 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along A) Cadets Walk. For its entire length. on-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. B) Kingston Road, for its entire length, on-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The closure is required for safety during utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Forest Road, Newport, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one night shift (0400 to 0630) between Monday 13 July 2026 and Wednesday 15 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Forest Road, Newport. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Gully cleansing.
• The Isle of Wight Council (George Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 3 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one night shift (1930 to 2300) between Tuesday 14 July 2026 and Thursday 16 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along George Street, Ryde. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Whitwell Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for two-night shifts (1830 to 2300) between Tuesday 14 July 2026 and Thursday 16 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Whitwell Road, Ventnor. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 4 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one night shift (0530 to 1000) on Sunday 19 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Medina Way, Newport. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Grass Cutting.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Various Streets, Newport, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure and Temporary Revocation of One Way) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one night shift (1930 to 2300) between Tuesday 14 July 2026 and Thursday 16 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along East View, Newport. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The Revocation of the One way will be along South Street, for its entire length. The restrictions are required for safety during Ironwork Repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (St. Johns Road, Newport, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Monday 13 July 2026 and Friday 17 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along St. Johns Road, Newport. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Street lighting work.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Barnsley Farm Lane, Nettlestone, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Monday 13 July 2026 and Friday 17 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Barnsley Farm Lane, Nettlestone. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Drainage works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Highwood Lane, Rookley, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 8 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Monday 13 July 2026 and Wednesday 15 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Highwood Lane, Rookley. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during ditching works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Golf Links Road, Lake, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Tuesday 14 July 2026 and Thursday 16 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Golf Links Road, Lake. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during carriageway works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Lower Road, Brading, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 7 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Tuesday 14 July 2026 and Thursday 16 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Lower Road, Brading. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during carriageway works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Nelson Road, Newport, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Tuesday 14 July 2026 and Thursday 16 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Nelson Road, Newport. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during carriageway works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Presford Shute, Shorwell, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Wednesday 15 July 2026 and Friday 17 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Presford Shute, Shorwell. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during carriageway works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Westmill Road, Newport, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Wednesday 15 July 2026 and Friday 17 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Westmill Road, Newport. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during Carriageway & Ironwork repairs.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Bullen Road, Nettlestone, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between Wednesday 15 July 2026 and Friday 17 July 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Bullen Road, Nettlestone. For its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during CCTV Drainage Survey.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Elm Lane, Calbourne, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 5 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 0800 hours on Monday 13 July 2026 until 1600 hours on Wednesday 15 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, Elm Lane will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The restriction is required for utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Brook Village Road, Brook, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 0800 hours on Monday 13 July 2026 until 1800 hours on Thursday 16 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, Brook Village Road, Brook will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The restriction is required for utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (East Cowes Road, Newport, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 0800 hours on Monday 13 July 2026 until 1800 hours on Wednesday 15 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, East Cowes Road, Newport will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The restriction is required for utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Marsh Road, Gurnard, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 2 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 0930 hours on Tuesday 14 July 2026 until 1530 hours on Thursday 16 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, Marsh Road, Gurnard will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The restriction is required for utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (St Marys Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 0800 hours on Tuesday 14 July 2026 until 2000 hours on Saturday 18 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, St Marys Road, Cowes will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The restriction is required for utility works.
• The Isle of Wight Council (Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026
Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 0930 hours on Monday 13 July 2026 until 1600 hours on Sunday 19 July 2026, or when the works has been completed, Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth will be closed for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. Pedestrian access will be maintained when safe to do so. The closure is required for crane works.
Friday 10th July 2026 – Scott Headey, IOW Council, County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD
TRAFFIC & TRAVEL TWEETS
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