Landslip closes Isle of Wight road after heavy rain overnight

Debris is blocking both lanes

Niton Road near Rookley has been blocked by a landslip
Author: Jason BeckPublished 28th Apr 2024
Last updated 28th Apr 2024

A landslip following heavy rain has closed the road between Rookley and Niton on the Isle of Wight.

Both lanes of Niton Road, near Rookley, have been blocked by debris.

Island Roads said the road had been closed with immediate effect between Harts Lane and the Chequers Inn.

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