Isle of Wight Dual Carriageway Shuts for Two Nights of Essential Maintenance
Island Roads is set to close Medina Way dual carriageway for two nights running this week to tackle vital maintenance. The busy route will shut overnight on Wednesday and Thursday to keep disruption to a minimum.
What’s Happening on Medina Way?
- Gully emptying and road sweeping
- Weed spraying to keep lanes clear
- Testing of street lighting and powered equipment
- Replacement of some road signage
Lane Closures and Timings
The southbound lane (from Cowes) will close on Wednesday night, while the northbound lane (towards Cowes) shuts on Thursday night. Closures start at 7.30pm and last until midnight with diversions in place for drivers.
Island Roads: “Busy Route Demands Regular Upkeep”
“This is such a busy route it is clearly subject to a lot of wear and tear so it is vital we undertake a regular and comprehensive maintenance programme,” said James Adsett, Island Roads powered apparatus supervisor.
“Various teams will work under the single closure to carry out their tasks, and by working overnight and joining up efforts, we hope to keep disruption to an absolute minimum.”
Drivers are advised to plan ahead and expect delays on one of the Isle of Wight’s main arteries this week.
