Island Roads is set to carry out two major road improvement projects this month.
The first scheme will begin on September 8 and will involve a two-week upgrade of sections of Ventnor Road in Apse Heath. Once that work is complete, a second project will begin on Main Road in Arreton, with improvements scheduled to take three days.
Due to the need for deeper-than-usual excavations to rebuild the road foundations, both roads will be fully closed to through traffic for the duration of the schemes.
The work programme is subject to change due to factors such as the weather or unexpected ground conditions being encountered on site. The Arreton work will not begin until the Apse Heath work is completed.
Island Roads has contacted residents in Ventnor Road to discuss their access needs during work.
An Island Roads spokesperson said: “It is clear these sections of road require improvement and unfortunately it is not possible to undertake such work without some degree of disruption.
“However, by undertaking work to strengthen the foundation of the highway we hope that the need for future maintenance at these locations will be reduced.”
Ventnor Road will be closed between Apse Heath Roundabout and The Brambles while the Main Arreton Road will be closed between Downend Road and Wight Farm Energy.
Information boards will be erected at both locations in advance of work commencing. Diversion routes will also be signposted during work.
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