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Temporary speed limits on Billown Circuit for maintenance

Temporary speed limits on Billown Circuit for maintenance

BBC News06-05-2025

Temporary speed limits for road racing course work
Works are scheduled to take place until Friday on the course
Temporary speed limits have been put in place around parts of a road racing circuit in the south of the Isle of Man to allow for maintenance and equipment installation.
Sections of the Billown Circuit have been made 40mph (64km/h) until Friday, with a rolling 30mph (48km/h) in between.
Ballakeighan Road, Ballakeighan Corner, Castletown Road, By Pass Road, Douglas Road and Malew Road. have all been affected.
The works have been schedule to take place ahead of the first road racing event on the course in 2025, the Pre-TT Classic Road Races, which runs from 26 to 28 May.

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