Horsebridge Hill reopened ahead of schedule after overnight roadworks completed
GREAT news for those who use the main Newport to Cowes route. It has reopened this morning (Saturday).
Work scheduled to be carried out over the weekend on Horsebridge Hill has been completed ahead of schedule by contractors, Crown Park.
The road was shut in both directions from 8pm last night (Friday), and was due to remain closed until Monday (July 7).
(Image: Isle of Wight Council) But roadworks were completed overnight, between Newport and Cowes.
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Horsebridge Hill to close completely this weekend
Isle of Wight Council put out a statement on social media this morning (Saturday) to confirm.
"Horsebridge Hill is now open to two-way traffic," the local authority has said.
"Please be aware there is a new road layout in place as you pass through the work site.
"There is a 30mph speed limit in place until further notice.
"Thank you to everyone for your patience during this time. We understand the frustration and disruption it has caused."
The road had been closed in one direction since May 12, apart from a brief reopening last weekend and for the Isle of Wight Festival.
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"Amount of road closures on the Island at the moment is a scandal"
The one-way system and full closure had been necessary, to allow for junction improvement works at the Island's largest affordable housing development in a decade, located at Acorn Farm, off Horsebridge Hill.
The new Three Oaks development will bring 203 new affordable homes to the Island.
"The end result will bring positive benefits to the Island and its residents," the council added.
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