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BBC News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Isle of Man Mountain Road to close for removal of two-way signage
A section of a major route connecting the Manx capital with the north is set to close for the removal of two-way signage. The A18 Mountain Road, from Ramsey Hairpin to the Gooseneck is set to be shut from 09:30 to 12:30 BST. The Department of Infrastructure has said that emergency access would be maintained at all temporary reminder signage was put in place last week as the route reverted back to two ways following the TT period. First introduced for the centenary of the TT races in 2007, the one-way system was designed to reduce the risk of head-on collisions on open public roads during the two-week event. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Isle of Man minister to host 20mph speed limit plan drop-in sessions
Drop-in sessions on proposals to introduce lower speed limits on residential roads in Douglas and Onchan are set to be hosted by the infrastructure Department of Infrastructure is currently consulting on plans which would see 20mph (32km/h) limits implemented in built-up areas across the Isle of Haywood MHK said gathering local knowledge and views at the sessions - to be held at the Sea Terminal on 20 and 25 June - was "a vital part" of the a separate statement, and in response to some concerns being expressed about preparatory works, Haywood reassured residents "no decisions" would be made until the survey closes on 4 July. She said the installation of posts, including in Douglas, had "led to people being concerned that the department has predetermined the outcomes of the current consultation".Haywood stressed this "was not the case" and apologised for any "confusion" caused."We are taking time to review the work that has been carried out and resolve any issues with misplaced posts," she said."We won't be installing any more posts until any issues have been dealt with."The minister said "we are very much listening to what people are telling us about the extent of the 20mph areas and which streets should or should not be included". 'Right solutions' Tynwald approved the DOI's plan for the scheme in May, which could see the scheme - already in place in Port St Mary - rolled out across the outlining the details for Onchan and Douglas have since been made available in an online can be viewed at Onchan Commissioners' office, Onchan Library, Douglas City Hall, Douglas City Library and the Sea drop-in session on Friday will be held at the Sea Terminal in Douglas from 13:00 to 16:00 second session will be held between 15:30 and 18:00 on 25 of the public can also submit feedback via email, post and the online portal until 4 July. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Isle of Man Mountain Road to close for removal of one-way system
The main route between the Manx capital and the north of the island is set to close for the safe removal of the one-way system in place for the TT entire A18 Mountain Road will shut at 09:30 BST to allow signage and traffic cones marking out the restrictions to be taken the road reopens at 16:30, two-way traffic will be reinstated and a cycling ban in place during the event will be section of the road between Ramsey and the Bungalow has been closed since Sunday for repairs to the road following a car fire at the exit of the Gooseneck. The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) previously said the incident had "caused significant damage to the carriageway", which required the road to stay shut for repairs until the works to reinstate the two-way system to the Bungalow will be available by using the Tholt Y Will Road from Sulby, and from Laxey via the Snaefell Mountain Railway during the closure DOI said temporary signage highlighting the return of traffic flow to normal would be in place for a 17 June the road will be shut again between 09:30 and 12:30 for those temporary two-way reminder signs to be introduced for the centenary of the TT races in 2007, the one-way system has been designed to reduce the risk of head-on collisions on open public roads during the two-week 2025 festival, which ran from 26 May to 7 June, saw the cancellation the final showpiece Senior TT race due to gusty conditions around the course. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Part of Mountain Road remains closed for repairs after car fire
A section of the main route between the Manx capital and the north of the island is set to remain closed until Tuesday for resurfacing works to repair damage caused by a vehicle fire. The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) said the vehicle caught fire on Sunday at the exit of the Gooseneck on the A18 Mountain Road.A spokesman said the incident "caused significant damage to the carriageway" and resurfacing works could only be completed on Tuesday due to forecast heavy means a section of the road between Ramsey and the Bungalow will stay closed until the whole of the road reverts to two-way traffic . The DOI said its paver team was set to plane out both lanes on Monday, with resurfacing due resurfacing on Tuesday ahead of new road markings being is expected that Mountain Road will then reopen to two-way traffic, after signage and traffic cones marking out the restrictions have be taken away, at 16:30 BST. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Opportunity to comment on Douglas and Onchan 20mph proposals
Detailed plans for the latest round of a scheme to introduce lower speed limits in residential areas have been put out for consultation. The move, brought forward by the Department of Infrastructure, will see the 20mph (32km) limits implemented in built up areas across the island over the next 18 living in Douglas and Onchan have been given until 4 July to submit feedback on the proposals for those areas ahead of the continuation of the Minister Michelle Haywood said her department was not to asking "whether there would be reduced speed limits, but which roads should be included". Last month Tynwald approved the Department of Infrastructure's plan for the scheme, which outlined increased public involvement and how the project would be put in said her department was "probably running one of the biggest consultation exercises that has ever been done", as the team aimed to engage with every local authority area over the coming months. 'Local knowledge' Maps have been made available to view at Onchan Commissioners' office, Onchan Library, Douglas City Hall, Douglas City Library and the Sea detailed maps have also been made available in an online portal, which allows people to leave feedback by selecting the road they wish to comment can also be sent by email to the traffic regulation order said Tynwald members had now approved the move three times, meaning she now needed to "deliver something that is the best for each residential area". "Our proposals are there, and they can contract or expand depending on local knowledge," she said while the department's engineers knew "what the road looks like in terms of highway designs", local residents were best place to comment on "how people use the road and how the traffic flows through the area".Roads near schools, hospitals and care homes, along with places "where we know there is an increased probability of people who are vulnerable", would be prioritised under the scheme, Haywood the department had gathered views and adjusted the proposals accordingly, the department would "feel we have the green light" to implement the reduced speed limits, she added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
