By Isle of Wight Observer
The Isle of Wight Council is taking steps to get Belgrave Road, Ventnor, reopened.
The road has been closed since a large, overhanging rock, named Ventnor Rock, fell onto the carriageway on March 7.
An IW Council spokesman said: ‘‘The Isle of Wight Council has made every effort to contact the landowner using various methods of communication, including phone calls, emails and letters, but has yet to receive a response back.
“The council has spoken to legal representatives and, in accordance with the Highways Act, can serve a notice on the property owner without going through the court system.
“The notice would inform the landowner of the intention to remove the debris and make the necessary repairs. The council would then act through the court if the landowner has not made contact to recover any appropriate costs. Hopefully this will now speed up the process of opening Belgrave Road.”