Traffic lights to give emergency vehicles TT access road priority
The route is restricted to bikes, motorbikes, cars and small vans with a weight under 3.5 tonnes, and under 10.9ft (3.35m) in height.The DOI had carried out repairs, line marking and safety-critical verge management on the route prior to the start of the event on Monday.the department said during race and practice sessions its staff would be stationed at either side of the route to activate the traffic lights to "ensure uninterrupted emergency services access to and from the hospital"."While being stopped from entering the access road can be frustrating, we ask for your patience and understanding whilst our team members assist the emergency services," it addedAdditional signage has been put in place this year to advise road-users that traffic may be stopped.
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