ISLAND Roads has announced that the road works between Newport and Cowes is set to finish today (Friday), one week ahead of schedule.

The work to rebuild a section of road along Newport Road, which has been causing long delays has now finished thanks to the of favourable weather conditions.

However, Island Roads will return to resurface the section of road over three nights on September 23, 24 and 25.

Keith Gourlay, Island Roads construction manager, said: “We would like to thank road users for their patience and understanding during this initial work.

“We are pleased that, barring anything unforeseen, we will be finishing the rebuilding phase of this work ahead of schedule. When the final surface is applied I am sure motorists will enjoy a much smoother ride through this busy section of the network.”