Large sections of Binstead Road are due to be improved in a project starting early in the New Year.
Island Roads is planning to improve major sections of the road between Ringwood Road and Gwydyr Close starting on January 5.
The work will be split into two phases in order to allow for other major work planned on the network, notably Southern Water works at Elenors Grove which are scheduled for 2nd February to 10th April.
Phase 1 to improve the section between Ringwood Road and Stonepitts Close is programmed to take place between January 5 and January 30. The second phase between Stonepitts Close and Gwydyr Road is scheduled to begin on April 13 and last until April 24. These dates can change due to adverse weather, shallow services and unknown ground conditions.
The project involves deeper than usual excavations to address the underlying conditions that have seen the highway deteriorate in this location. This means that full 24-hour road closures will be required for the duration of work. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times and the road will be re-opened between phases.
An Island Roads spokesperson said: “Road users know that this work is required and by strengthening the road’s foundations we hope to reduce the need for future maintenance on this very busy section.
“Unfortunately, this type of work cannot be done without causing some disruption and we would like to thank road users and the local community in advance for their understanding, particularly so as there will be a lot of disruption elsewhere on the network in the first part of 2026 with major utility work also programmed.”
The official diversion during the project will be signed and is via Station Road, Briddlesford Road, Mersley Road, Mersley Down Road, Brading Down Road, New Road, Brading High Street, Rowborough Lane, Beaper Shute, Brading Road, and Marlborough Road.
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