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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
Roadworks finish early after weeks of delays
Roadworks on a main route between Newport and Cowes on the Isle of Wight have been finished and the road has opened three days early. The works at Horsebridge Hill have been in place since 12 May on the edge of Newport - with a temporary week-long halt for the Isle of Wight Festival - so a new junction could be built for a housing development at Acorn Farm. A diversion of more than nine miles (14km) on the northbound stretch was in place with temporary lights southbound. A full closure had been scheduled this weekend but the works, due to finish on Monday, were completed ahead of schedule. Isle of Wight Council said: "Thank you to everyone for your patience during this time. We understand the frustration and disruption it has caused." Local businesses have previously complained about the impact the closure has had on trade. The council warned drivers to be aware of the new road layout in place and said the road would have a 30mph speed limit until further notice. More stories from Hampshire & the Isle of Wight Watch the latest episode of South Today Listen to the latest news from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Motorists face disruption after main road closure Roadworks with 11km detour return after festival Isle of Wight Council
BBC News
05-07-2025
- BBC News
Horsebridge Hill roadworks finish early after weeks of delays
Roadworks on a main route between Newport and Cowes on the Isle of Wight have been finished and the road has opened three days works at Horsebridge Hill have been in place since 12 May on the edge of Newport - with a temporary week-long halt for the Isle of Wight Festival - so a new junction could be built for a housing development at Acorn Farm.A diversion of more than nine miles (14km) on the northbound stretch was in place with temporary lights southbound. A full closure had been scheduled this weekend but the works, due to finish on Monday, were completed ahead of schedule. Isle of Wight Council said: "Thank you to everyone for your patience during this time. We understand the frustration and disruption it has caused."Local businesses have previously complained about the impact the closure has had on council warned drivers to be aware of the new road layout in place and said the road would have a 30mph speed limit until further notice. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
18-06-2025
- BBC News
Horsebridge Hill reopens temporarily for Isle of Wight Festival
A road that was closed for two months in May has temporarily reopened in time for a music northbound closure of Horsebridge Hill on the Isle of Wight resulted in a seven mile (11km) diversion for vehicles travelling from Newport to Cowes, prompting concerns from residents over road safety and the impact on closure is needed to widen Horsebridge Hill and install a junction to a new estate, which Isle of Wight Council said would provide "much-needed" social 20:00 BST on Tuesday the road reopened as planned in time for the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport, with the diversion and one-way system set to be back in place by 06:00 on Tuesday 24 June. The works have been controversial, with residents concerned by the fact the diversion goes along narrow residential roads with no pavements. The roadworks are supporting the construction of 203 new homes on the site of the former Acorn far, the southbound route has remained open, but the council said there are two weekends coming up when the road will be closed in both first is to allow the installation of the sewer connections to the development, which will take place between 20:00 on Friday 27 June to 06:00 on Monday 30 second is for resurfacing works, and will take place between 20:00 on Friday 4 July and 06:00 on Monday 7 road is expected to be open as normal after that. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
