The rollout of controversial parking sensors and signage indicating restrictions has this week started in Cowes.

The $377,000 project will see about 500 underground sensors – difficult to spot with the naked eye – installed: 375 in on-street bays on Thompson Avenue, Chapel Street and The Esplanade; and 123 off-street bays at the Cowes Transit Centre.

Night works will run from 8pm to 6am, with work expected to be finished in six weeks.

In mid-September poles and electronic signs will be installed on Thompson Avenue on Church and Chapel streets.

Then in October the “smart parking” guidance mobile app will go live.

More details in next week’s paper.