Work is underway to address the landslip that has led to temporary traffic lights being erected at St John’s Road in Wroxall.
Temporary traffic lights have been in operation since November last year when a landslip sent tonnes of debris into the highway.
As is standard in such incidents, the soil cannot be moved until a survey establishes the cause of the landslip as it is possible the fallen material is supporting the bank behind and its removal could cause further movement.
The verge is not owned by the Isle of Wight Council but the authority has asked Island Roads to undertake an initial survey to determine both how the landslip occurred and also what work is needed to stabilise the area and prevent further incidents.
That survey has been undertaken and the results are now being evaluated. Under a draft timetable drawn up by the council, the results of that evaluation should be finished before 17th March at which point attention can turn to remedial work.
Councillor Phil Jordan, Cabinet member for highways, said:
“We understand the local frustrations that the temporary traffic lights are causing and we are doing what we must to ensure the whole road can be safely re-opened as quickly as we can.
“We will know a lot more about timescales once the survey results are available and, using the information, we can begin to look at solutions. When we reach this point, we will of course let the local community know.
Article continues below this advertisement “We are aware this is a busy road serving local businesses and residents so we will aim to complete any necessary work as quickly – and with as little disruption – as possible.
“This will involve us weighing up local factors such as the need to maintain access during the busy summer and also whether there are other street works in the area.”
Why is it taking so bloody wrong, it shouldn’t, oh wait Phil Jordan is in charge, that explains it then, to busy filling up with booze before work (allegedly)
What SHOULD have happened is that Gabion cages filled with rocks should have been placed as diggers removed the soil which had slipped.
Cheap, environmentally friendly as no Co2, cement, and great for wildlife such as lizards and blends in as plant growth can help hide the starkness which a wall can give.
Water can permeate through the rocks and the sheer weight will hold back tons of soil
So being easy, cheap, effective and good for the environment, of course the council chose not to use such.
Do you have shares in a firm which make these revolting cages?
I’m guessing not. But the wording of their comment does suggest they are the same person ( posting under a different name) that considers Gabion changes to all of the Islands ills.
Are YOU on the council payroll for wasting thousands on pointless consultation or the ‘firm’ which will get the contract to waste hundreds of thousands to do something that only takes a few thou at best.
Yes we do supply such but at very good costs
Think we should put Ivy Searle in a gabion cage. Boring us senseless with the same solution to every problem. How do you imagine that they make steel without generating CO2? Steel making is not environmentally friendly.
I see why you are not an engineer. Let’s move the earth away not worrying about the stability of the bungalows above. Pratt!1
A pile of wet mud, which has already slid, so not stable earth has no value in holding back the mass of earth behind it.
So to remove it and place instead Gabion cages filled with solid rock would add greatly to the stability of the whole raised bank.
Pratt Ist class.
Ten years later! This is crazy and some drivers that lack a bit upstairs when it comes to driving can’t judge distances between stopping at the lights and the parked cars both side of them. Seen two ambulances stuck there trying to get through. It’s a tiny mound of dirt!!
Waiting a month to write an evaluation. Given how big a pain in the a*se this obstruction is, would it not be sensible to move the evaluation to the top of the pile and get the wee pile of dirt shifted.
Traffic is a nightmare down there at the moment, particularly with the only other route out of Ventnor being closed. If that little pile of soil on the road is not shifted by next week, someone else will clear it. It’s a 30 minute job!
Next Friday night at 10 pm. Bring shovels and a trailer. We can sort this ourselves. People power.
This pile of dirt is keeping ambulances, fire engines, and police waiting. It could be costing lives. Come on you slow brains at the council and get this sorted before someone dies because of it.