SOIL nails and spray concrete are the latest engineering solutions being used to stabilise Ventnor's Belgrave Road following the collapse of its retaining wall two years ago.
Island Roads tweeted yesterday: "We're continuing to make progress with the work to dismantle and rebuild the collapsed wall at Belgrave Road, Ventnor.
"Soil nails and spray concrete are being used to help stabilise the embankment."
A major scheme to re-open the road is underway.
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The road as been closed since early 2020 when, following a period of sustained and heavy rainfall, the walls that retain Belgrave Road failed.
Investigations took place to understand the reasons for the failure before the works started to repair it.
Local company Stoneham Construction are undertaking the works, which are set to complete in the autumn.
The work will see the collapsed wall dismantled and the area behind it stabilised, before a new wall is built, and the road and footway reconstructed.
In consultation with the local conservation officer, a natural stone finish will be used to replace the wall so it is in keeping with others in the area.
The new parapet wall will be higher than existing to conform with the latest safety requirements.
Ground monitoring equipment is being checked at regular intervals.
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