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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 >
As the storms have gathered pace throughout the day, Island Roads has responded to around 300 calls to incidents across the highways network. more >
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 >
Our offices will only be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. more >
A new, fully-equipped flood response unit is now on standby to help Island Roads keep highways clear from flooding. more >
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 >
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 >
A new winter maintenance headquarters for the Island’s winter operation is nearing completion on the outskirts of Newport. more >
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 >
Island Roads has recognised six of its staff whose efforts over the summer went beyond the call of duty. more >
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 >
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 >
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 >
A major programme of work to upgrade roads and pavements across the Island is to begin next month. more >
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 >
Keen to remain engaged with residents, Island Roads is continuing its tour of the Island. more >
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 >
Keen to support Earl Mountbatten Hospice, eight Island Roads staff ‘Walked the Wight’ as part of a team entry on Sunday 12th May. more >
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 >
Streets in Cowes are some of the first to receive new energy-saving, carbon efficient LED lighting. more >
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 >
Last week, the Rt. Hon Patrick McLoughlin formally opened St Christophers House, the new ‘eco-friendly’ head quarters for Island Roads. more >
Highway Service partnership announces outreach programme with ‘mobile’ visitor centre throughout March and April. more >
Island Roads works with Riverside Centre to construct new homes for kestrels. more >
Local school children get creative to name the new Island Roads ‘Eco friendly’ Offices and Visitor Centre more >
New Highways Services partnership announces Roadshow dates more >
An opportunity to find out more about Island Roads more >
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