Essential tree safety works is set to start next month along part of the Newport to Cowes cycleway.
The Isle of Wight Council has identified around 60 trees infected with Ash dieback disease that are in need of urgent attention to keep route users safe.
Ash dieback is the most damaging tree disease since Dutch elm.
The works are due to start on 4 September 2023 and are expected to last around three weeks.
The cycle path between Stag Lane and Arctic Road will be closed throughout the week (Monday-Friday) to ensure they can be carried out as swiftly and as safely as possible.
The council aims to have the cycle path open every weekend during the works, with clear signage at either end of the working areas advising of the closure.
Many of the diseased trees can be made safe by the removal of branches or other minor works, but unfortunately, some will need to be removed.
The woodland will be allowed to naturally regenerate following the forestry works. This is likely to mean that the canopy will fill in with Oak, Sycamore, Aspen, and Field Maple.
A council spokesperson said: "Our trees are regularly assessed by competent tree experts, and sometimes this means we need to do work to keep them safe for everybody.
"Due to the number of trees involved, their locations, and the desire to get the work done as quickly and efficiently as possible to reduce closure time, we have decided to close the affected section between Stag Lane and Arctic Road during the week for everyone's safety."
More information on Ash dieback can be found here: treecouncil.org.uk
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