Queen's Road in Ryde will be one-way for up to ten weeks - including across the whole of the busy summer tourism season and school holidays.

Island Roads will be repairing and strengthening a 40 metre stretch of retaining wall and needs to close one lane - more than a year after the stone structure partially collapsed.

The problem with the wall first started in May 2021.

Island Roads says the work is urgent because it supports the road - a major route into town - and pavement and warns the route could be at risk if repairs are not made.

What will the work on the wall in Queen's Road, Ryde mean for residents and visitors?

Isle of Wight County Press: The work will look like this... (Google maps).The work will look like this... (Google maps).

Residents will be able to access their homes and pedestrian access will still be allowed.

The work will be carried out between the Binstead Road and Westwood Road junctions and is due to start on July 25.

It means traffic leaving Ryde will go via Argyll Street for the duration of the project.

Island Roads Senior Project Manager Jason Boulter said: "Given the condition of the wall, which will only get worse, it is important to undertake the repairs and strengthening as soon as possible.

"The work will involve us rebuilding and strengthening the wall below highway level and then rebuilding the visible parapet wall above street level using traditional stone so it maintains the local character.

"Unfortunately, the scale and complexity of work is such that we will need to close one lane of Queen’s Road – hence the need to make it one-way."

"We understand this will cause some inconvenience to local people but we do need to undertake his work to ensure Queen’s Road continues to be safe for all users. We would like to thank residents in advance for their understanding and co-operation."

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Cllr Phil Jordan, Isle of Wight Council's cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, said: "I am acutely aware of the disruption caused by roadworks but I am confident that Island Roads will manage traffic flows as best as they can within the vicinity of the works. 

"This is a case of urgent works needed to protect the safety of highways users, both road and footways."