Highways & Byways

January 22
Footpath GL57 closed due to dangerous trees
Following the clearing of footpath GL57 at its southerly end, it has now been decided that adjacent trees are in danger of falling. Read More
January 18
IoW Rights of Way team don’t hang around!
The IoW Rights of Way team were emailed late Thursday afternoon. Just 22 hours later, a return email informed us that the path was now clear! Thanks, guys! Read More
January 14
Major works on Bow Bridge to close Godshill to through traffic for 3 weeks
For a 3 weeks from 27 January, strengthening work on Bow Bridge will close the A3020. It could be 4 weeks if there are poor weather or other issues occur. Read More
January 4
High Street will NOT be closed next week!
Reports by the County Press that the High Street would be closed next week are wrong. The roadworks are in a lane off School Crescent. Read More
February 9
20mph speed limit – road marking in progress
The new 20mph speed limit is getting even closer in Godshill. An Island Roads team have braved the odd snowflake today to add the 20mph repeater signs to the road surface in the High Street. Read More
February 5
A week of roadworks on Godshill High Street
Delays are likely this week due to roadworks on Godshill High Street. Island Roads report that they will have two-way traffic signals in operation at various points and at various times during the wee Read More
January 31
Godshill 20mph limit – signs to be installed next week
Our IW Councillor Rodney Downer has fought for over 5 years to achieve a 20mph limit through the centre of Godshill. Whilst it was confirmed that this would happen some months ago, nothing has appeare Read More
November 1
Godshill 20mph speed limit gets the go ahead
A blanket 20mph speed limit is to be introduced in Godshill.The move, follows a plea from residents concerned about pedestrian safety, particularly given the number of tourists walking through the vi Read More
October 20
20 mph limit – we are very nearly there
The Isle of Wight Council announced today that it has used a delegated decisions notice stating that main roads through Godshill are to be 20 mph.Whilst the parish council and the local councillor, R Read More
August 21
Road closed – Whitwell Road – 21-23 August
Island Roads are carrying out carriageway repairs between the Sheepwash Lane and Southford Lane junctions. Diversions in place.The road will be closed in both directions from 09:00 to 16:00. Read More
August 2
Shanklin Road electronic speed indicator still out of action
Island Roads ‘fixed’ this a week or so ago having been notified some 3 months ago. It died again at the weekend and their response has been pleasantly swift! The were informed on Sunday, i Read More
July 17