Island Roads are advising motorists that the next phase of major pipe replacement work by Southern Water at Northwood, which is due to get underway from tomorrow (Tuesday), will cause traffic delays – especially with the added pressure of the Cowes Floating Bridge being out of action.
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place from tomorrow morning as Southern Water replace a section of pipe from the Horseshoe junction along a 300-metre length of the main road to Newport. The work is expected to last a month.
The latest phase of works follows the lengthy closure of Newport Road from Aldi to Northwood Garage.
Kevin Burton, Island Roads network manager, said though steps had been taken to minimise disruption – such as phasing much of the work to take place outside the school term when traffic is traditionally lighter – there would inevitably be delays.
During the new phase of Southern Water work, both Nodes Road and Newport Road (Cowes side of the Horseshoe traffic lights) will be open with traffic controlled by two-way lights.
Kevin Burton said:
“The work by Southern Water is essential to upgrade the infrastructure but naturally given this busy location, there will be some delays.
“Though this is not our scheme, Island Roads has been working with Southern Water, their contractors and the IWC to seek to ensure the inevitable disruption will be kept to a minimum.
Article continues below this advertisement “For the periods of these works we would advise motorists to allow extra time for their journeys.”
