UPDATED: Flooding has closed the road at Pondwell, near Seaview this morning (Thursday).
Southern Vectis has said that its route 8 buses will be unable to serve Bullen Cross, Wishing Well or Seaview Lane.
It's understood the road is flooded just down from The Mermaid Bar.
We have been advised that Pondwell has been closed due to flooding. As a result, route 8 buses will be unable to serve Bullen Cross, Wishing Well or Seaview Lane. At this present time your nearest stops will be Caws Avenue and Thornton Cross.
— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) October 21, 2021
*UPDATED 8.30am
*The road is now open.
We have been informed that the flooding at Pondwell has now subsided and route 8 buses are now able to serve the area once again. Many thanks for your patience and understanding.
— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) October 21, 2021