Several Isle of Man roads to close for white line marking
Roads affected include:Palatine Road, DouglasBallaragh Road, LaxeyJurby Road at St Judes, AndreasRegaby West Road, AndreasBallacriy Park, ColbyBay View Road, Port ErinDalby Road, Patrick
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