Southern Water mains repair means Brading High Street closure

The major route, between Ryde and Sandown, shut suddenly yesterday evening (Monday), at 6.30pm. It could stay closed for up to five days.

The stretch between its junctions with Quay Lane and West Street is affected, which will  mean a long rural diversion for Islanders and holidaymakers in the area, at the height of summer.

A diversion is in place, via Marshcombe Shute, Bembridge Road, Sandown Road, Hillway Road, Steyne Road, Foreland Road, High Street, Church Road, Kings Road, Embankment Road, Station Road, Upper Green Road and Carpenters Road.

The start and end points of the closure on Brading High Street.

The suggested diversion, avoiding Brading High Street.

Photo by Island Roads.

Isle of Wight bus operator Southern Vectis said buses on routes 2 and 3 have been diverted as a result of the emergency work.

It said: "Buses to Ryde will divert from Yarbridge Cross, via Bembridge & St Helens, to resume normal Rowborough Corner.

"Buses to Newport will divert from Rowborough Corner."

Routes 2 & 3 - Brading High St is closed from 18.30 on the 8th August until further notice for emergency works. Buses to Ryde will divert from Yarbridge Cross via Bembridge & St Helens to resume normal Rowborough Corner. Buses to Newport will divert from Rowborough Corner via St

— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) August 9, 2022

Meanwhile, restrictions remain in Ryde, where work is underway to fix a collapsing supporting wall.

Queen's Road is one-way until at least September.

• Read more: Ten week Island Roads wall work means Queen's Road Ryde one way

UPDATE:

Brading High Street is now re-opened following the SW emergency closure yesterday evening @iwight

— Island Roads (@IslandRoads) August 9, 2022