2013 news archive
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24 Dec
2013
Island Roads staff and contractors work around the clock to tackle impact of storm conditions
With well over 450 calls received in a little over 24 hours, Island Roads staff have been working around the clock to tackle the effects of some of the worst weather conditions ever seen on the Island. more >
23 Dec
2013
Island Roads responds to hundreds of calls to storm related incidents
As the storms have gathered pace throughout the day, Island Roads has responded to around 300 calls to incidents across the highways network. more >
23 Dec
2013
Island Roads on standby for heavy storms
Island Roads has taken a number of steps to help ensure it is well prepared to meet the effects of today’s expected storm (Dec 23). These arrangements can be called up throughout the holiday period as required. more >
20 Dec
2013
Christmas and New Year arrangements
Our offices will only be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. more >
17 Dec
2013
Flood response unit unveiled
A new, fully-equipped flood response unit is now on standby to help Island Roads keep highways clear from flooding. more >
20 Nov
2013
Ground stability works underway at Bouldnor
State-of-the-art specialist piling equipment has arrived in Yarmouth this week to kick off the major highway stabilisation works at Bouldnor Road. more >
6 Nov
2013
Island company set for Undercliff work
Isle of Wight company John Peck Construction has been awarded the contract to carry out the first major road stability scheme at Niton’s Undercliff. more >
29 Oct
2013
New Investment in Winter Maintenance
A new winter maintenance headquarters for the Island’s winter operation is nearing completion on the outskirts of Newport. more >
11 Oct
2013
Major road strengthening schemes to start
MULTI-MILLION POUND schemes to strengthen the road at two of the Island’s most unstable stretches of highway are due to start next month (November). more >
26 Sep
2013
Staff at Island Roads recognised for going extra mile
Island Roads has recognised six of its staff whose efforts over the summer went beyond the call of duty. more >
20 Sep
2013
Island residents to help ensure highways PFI schemes are up to standard.
Island Roads, the Newport-based company undertaking the comprehensive upgrade of the County’s highways network, is appointing 24 ‘lay assessors’ to feedback on work at sites across the Island. more >
19 Sep
2013
Pupils at All Saints' Primary School in Freshwater were given some important lessons to correspond with road works in their area.
As part of the Highways PFI, Newport-based company Island Roads undertakes an education programme, timing visits to schools to coincide with the start of surfacing works. more >
18 Sep
2013
Six Islanders are on the road to a successful career in highways engineering and maintenance after taking up apprenticeships with Island Roads.
The six, aged between 16 and 24, have begun two-year apprenticeships which will feature on-the-job training as Island Roads delivers the 25-year Highways PFI. more >
23 Aug
2013
Highway improvement plan gathers pace
A major programme of work to upgrade roads and pavements across the Island is to begin next month. more >
7 Aug
2013
University bursaries and scholarships
Island Roads in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, as part of the commitment to generating employment on the Island, is offering a bursary of £1000 per annum to two students from the Island to study business, engineering or environment related degrees at university. more >
10 Jul
2013
Island Roads kicks off a programme of planned summer visits in Shanklin
Keen to remain engaged with residents, Island Roads is continuing its tour of the Island. more >
24 May
2013
Island Roads receive 'Good Lighting Award'
Last week Island Roads received a local Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Award in recognition of the work they carried out to improve the street lighting systems in Cowes. more >
23 May
2013
Island Roads staff raise £670 for Earl Mountbatten Hospice
Keen to support Earl Mountbatten Hospice, eight Island Roads staff ‘Walked the Wight’ as part of a team entry on Sunday 12th May. more >
8 May
2013
Island Roads launches 2013 Apprenticeship Scheme
Island Roads has launched its 2013 Apprenticeship Scheme and is looking for four hardworking, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working outside and thrive in team environments. more >
5 Apr
2013
"Island Roads" lighting the way to a brighter future
Streets in Cowes are some of the first to receive new energy-saving, carbon efficient LED lighting. more >
1 Apr
2013
Local business Island Roads launches the new Highway service for the Island.
After nearly three years of working with the Isle of Wight Council and local organisations to develop the eagerly awaited new Highways service, today sees Island Roads take on the responsibility for upgrading, maintaining and enhancing the Island’s public roads, footways, cycleways, street lighting, public car parks, CCTV, signage and bridges and structures. The highway service also includes street cleansing, winter maintenance, drainage and network management. more >
20 Mar
2013
Secretary of State for Transport opens Island Roads' new headquarters.
Last week, the Rt. Hon Patrick McLoughlin formally opened St Christophers House, the new ‘eco-friendly’ head quarters for Island Roads. more >
13 Mar
2013
Island Roads' meeting more Islanders to launch new service
Highway Service partnership announces outreach programme with ‘mobile’ visitor centre throughout March and April. more >
8 Mar
2013
Island Roads creating new homes for kestrels
Island Roads works with Riverside Centre to construct new homes for kestrels. more >
31 Jan
2013
Island Roads invites schools to name the new Island Roads Office
Local school children get creative to name the new Island Roads ‘Eco friendly’ Offices and Visitor Centre more >
16 Jan
2013
"Island Roads" meeting more Islanders
New Highways Services partnership announces Roadshow dates more >
10 Jan
2013
New Roadshow Dates
An opportunity to find out more about Island Roads more >
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