A Royal Mail lorry has become stuck on Binstead Road in Ryde this morning (Wednesday), after seemingly driving past several road closed signs before becoming lodged on a grass bank while attempting to turn around.
The incident occurred at around 08:30 as the articulated lorry, which had just left the Royal Mail delivery office in Ryde and was heading towards the ferry terminal to return to the mainland, encountered the ongoing roadworks on Binstead Road.
Full 24‑hour closures on the road are in place until the end of January as part of a major improvement scheme, with official diversions clearly signed for motorists to follow.
It is understood that the lorry driver drove past 2 separate road closed signs before realising that no further progress could be made due to the works taking place. The driver then attempted to reverse and turn the vehicle around, but in doing so became stuck, with the heavy vehicle ending up straddling the carriageway and partially mounted on a grass bank.
Motorists are again reminded to adhere to road closure signage and use the recommended diversion routes while the Binstead Road improvement works continue throughout January.
UPDATE @ 13:00 – The lorry has now been cleared.