Isle of Wight, Proposed Revocation & Amendment of Multiple Bridge Weight Restrictions

THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

(VARIOUS BRIDGES, ISLE OF WIGHT) (WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS) ORDER NO 1 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Isle of Wight Council in exercise of their powers under section 1, 2 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (the ‘Act’ of 1984) the Road Traffic Act 1991 (‘The Act of 1991’) and of all enabling powers and after consultation with The Chief Officer of Police propose to make an order the effect of which will be to:

1. To revoke ‘The isle of Wight Council (Longwood Bridge, Adgestone, IW) (Weight Restriction) Order No 1 1996.

2. To revoke the provisions of ‘The Isle of Wight Council (Various Bridges) (Weight Restrictions) Order No 1 2005’ and re-enact these provisions into this permanent Order:

3. To re-enact the provisions contained therein subject to the following amendments.

a) To revoke the following weight restrictions from this Order from the following locations:

3 Tonne

B192 - Rink Road, Ryde

B193 - Park Road, Ryde

7.5 Tonne

B104b Blackbridge Road, Freshwater

B152 Caesars Road, Newport

B164 Sandy Lane Bridge, Blackwater

B173 Park Road, Wootton

17 Tonne

B165 Highwood Lane, Rookley

B155 Towngate Bridge, Newport

25 Tonne

B105 The Causeway, Freshwater

30 Tonne

B115 Quarry Lane, Newbridge

These restrictions are being revoked due to the structural stability being strengthened. The amendments are being proposed to facilitate the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians) and for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising.

A copy of the draft Order, this Notice and the relevant plan may be inspected between normal office hours at the Customer Service Centre, County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight during the objection period. If you wish to support or object to these proposals contained in this notice you should send the grounds for your objection, in writing, to Scott Headey – Traffic Manager, St Christopher House, 42 Daish Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5XJ, or email pfi@iow.gov.uk, not later than 12 noon on Friday 13th March 2026. Large text format copies can be requested by emailing pfi@iow.gov.uk, or by contacting the Council on 01983 821000.

Scott Headey – Deputy Strategic Manager

20th February 2026