TRAVEL NEWS: There are delays in Ryde, Brading and Sandown this morning (Monday) due to flooding.
Isle of Wight Radio listeners say there is a lot of water on the road at Beaper Shute, following heavy rainfall overnight.#
Heavy flooding on Beaper Shute, near Ryde, this morning (Monday)! Details: https://www.iwradio.co.uk/news/isle-of-wight-news/flooding-on-beaper-shute-near-ryde/
Posted by Isle of Wight Radio on Monday, August 2, 2021
There are also reports of flooding through Binstead and other parts of Ryde - and Avenue Road in Sandown.
(Avenue Road, Sandown, Ann Burnell/Sandown Hub Facebook)
Coach Lane in Brading is flooded too.
(Coach Lane, Brading. Pic by Jacquie Elaine)
Drivers are being urged to take extra care.
The Floodline number is 0345 988 1188.
Good morning from Blue Watch. We are receiving flooding calls from the Ryde area. Please only phone 999 if this is life endangering. We would advise you to move valuables upstairs and isolate electrics. The local council could provide sandbags. Floodline number is 03459881188
— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Control (@hiwfrs_control) August 2, 2021
Please be aware, drivers will adjust their driving to the weather. Heavy rain and some localised flooding have caused manhole covers to dislodge and oncoming cars are using the wrong side of the road. Delays to routes are possible. Please allow time for your journey <WN>
— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) August 2, 2021