A brief guide to the five-week mountain road closure
What are the works for?
Two new surface water culverts are being installed to help manage any potential flooding and reduce the risk of ice on the road during winter, the DoI said.Culverts manage run-off by allowing water to pass under roads.Subsequent resurfacing of the route will also offer vehicles improved grip.Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood said the scheme was "vital" for road safety, highlighting how that section of the route had seen five collisions in the past three years."We apologise for any disruption this might cause motorists, but I am sure that everyone appreciates that it is essential that we should put safety first," she said.
What do the works comprise?
One culvert would be located below Kate's Cottage, and the other just south of Keppel Gate. The project will see a 2.5m deep excavation across the full width of the road, after which about 350 metres of the highway (1,148 ft) will be resurfaced and the road markings reinstated.
Access to businesses
The Victory Café, Snaefell Summit Café and Snaefell Mountain Railway will be accessible at all times from Ramsey, Tholt y Will road and Beinn y Phott road. Meanwhile, the Creg ny Baa Hotel will be accessible at from Douglas and the Creg ny Baa back road.
Other key dates
The department has promised to minimise any work on alternative routes between Douglas and the north, in order to prevent exacerbating any disruption during the closure.However, in addition to the project on 15 September, the northern section of the mountain road, from Ramsey to the Bungalow, is set to be closed on 8 and 9 September - to allow for the removal of racing equipment following the grand prix.Motor-racing equipment along the southern section would be removed during the five-week closure from 15 September.In addition, the northern section of the route will shut on 21 September, from 12:00 until 17:00 BST, for the Scenic Car Tour 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.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
BBC News
9 hours ago
- BBC News
Oxford road set for overnight closures ahead of traffic filter trial
A key city road will close overnight next month to allow for layout changes and signage ahead of an upcoming traffic filter Ferry Road and Cherwell Drive in Oxford will shut from 22 to 27 September, between 19:30 and 06:00, for resurfacing and installation of traffic islands and County Council confirmed the works were part of preparations for the trial, which will see motorists fined £70 for driving through certain roads at restricted times. Marston Ferry Road is one of six filter trial has been delayed until after Botley Road reopens following the completion of major rail improvement works in August 2026. In the meantime, the council is considering a temporary £5 congestion charge on the same roads. A decision is expected in mid-September after a public approved, the charge could begin this autumn. The proposal will be reviewed by the council's scrutiny committee on 27 August, with a final decision due on 10 on Hollow Way and Marston Ferry Road would operate Monday to Saturday, 07:00 to 09:00 and 15:00 to 18:00. On other roads - Hythe Bridge Street, St Cross Road, Thames Street, St Clements, and Hollow Way - they would apply daily from 07:00 to 19:00. A council spokesperson said no further closures were planned, as most infrastructure is already in place. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
12 hours ago
- BBC News
Temporary speed limits brought in on Isle of Man Mountain Road
Temporary speed limits on sections of a major route between the Manx capital and the north of the island are set to come into force for the duration of the Manx Grand Prix and Classic A18 Mountain Road, from Creg ny Baa to Barrule Park in Ramsey will be shut from 10:00 until 12:00 BST for signage to be put in place.A restriction of 50mph (80km/h) will be in place from Ramsey Hairpin to the Gooseneck, while a 60mph (97km/h) limit will be in force from Keppel Gate to speed limits on the stretches of road, which are usually derestricted, will be in place until 1 September. Unlike the TT event in June, which sees the route made one-way, the entire road remains open to two-way traffic for the August speed limits will also be in place on several other roads around the island fort he period, including the Douglas to Ramsey Coast Road, Douglas to Peel Road and the A3 Castletown to Ramsey Road and the Sloc and Shoulder Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT run from Sunday until 29 August. 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
2 days ago
- BBC News
Tyne Tunnel fully reopens after 14-months of weekend closures
The Tyne Tunnel has now fully reopened after one of its sections was closed for more than a year. The northbound carriageway, which connects North Tyneside and South Tyneside, has been undergoing maintenance each weekend since June last was initially expected to finish in March but ran over schedule, which caused additional congestion for Tyne Tunnels confirmed the work had now ended and said "normal weekend operations have resumed with both tunnels available". "Thank you to all our customers for your patience and understanding while this essential maintenance took place to ensure that the Tyne Tunnels remain a reliable, safe and efficient route across the Tyne," a company spokesperson said."While weekend closures are over, some overnight maintenance may continue during off-peak hours." During the work, the northbound route was closed at 20:00 every Friday and reopened on Mondays at 06: closure has added to congestion problems in the region, which have been heightened due to the ongoing repair work on the Tyne Bridge. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
