Temporary speed limits brought in on Isle of Man Mountain Road
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 event.Temporary 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 Road.The Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT run from Sunday until 29 August.
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