Why is it called Military Road on Isle of Wight?
The original Military Road was constructed as part of a defence network in about 1860 and remained as a private gated road for about 70 years. It served as a link between forts and barracks and fluctuated between private and military use with private rights vested in the Seely family.
How long is Military Road Isle of Wight?
11 miles
There’s something about a view of the sea in the UK, and this is a particularly good run, as the road hugs the coast for almost all of the 11 miles.
Who built the Military Road Isle of Wight?
The Military Road runs along the coast between Chale and Freshwater Bay was built by the military in the 1860’s as part of the defence of the Island. It enabled troops to move from their barracks at Freshwater along the south west coastline.
Where is the Military Road on the Isle of Wight?
Military Road at Brook. This is the end of the clearway section, as denoted by the signs near the junction. The destination on the sign is Ventnor: despite the fact the road goes to Ryde, motorists travelling there would have a shorter journey via Brook Village and Newport. The A3055 is an A-Class Road on the Isle of Wight in Southern England.
Did you see the landslide on the Military Road near Brook?
Users of the Military Road and readers of VB will be aware of the landslide near Brook that took place the weekend before last. Sadly it appears today that another landslide has occured, resulting in part of the Miltary Road being sectioned off for single lane traffic and the edge of the cliff moving ever closer to the road.
What happens if there is a landslide on the Military Road?
Automatically in the event of a landslide, or manually in very poor weather, the sign (to the right here) can be illuminated to close the road at this vulnerable point. The Military Road is the section of the A3055 regional coast road on the Isle of Wight which starts at Chale in the East and ends at Freshwater Bay in the West.
What is happening to the miltary road?
Sadly it appears today that another landslide has occured, resulting in part of the Miltary Road being sectioned off for single lane traffic and the edge of the cliff moving ever closer to the road. Temporary traffic lights are in place and safety barriers being installed.