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BBC News
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Early morning test of Isle of Man TT electronic flag system
The electronic flag system used around the Isle of Man TT course is set to be tested ahead of the 2025 have been asked to ignore the LED boards situated around the 37.7-mile (61km) Mountain Course during the test between 06:30 and 07:30 BST on system is used to relay message to all riders around the course at the same time, including a race of the course Gary Thompson, of ACU Events, said while the roadside square display boards were "clearly not traffic signals", organisers wanted to make sure public knew no action was needed during the test. "We've selected an early morning window to minimise any disruption, and as always, we appreciate the patience and understanding of residents and road users as we make our final safety preparations for this year's TT," he introduced in 2022 at flag points around the course, the electronic screens enable course-wide communication with riders, marshals and officials and improves the visibility of for the 2025 Isle of Man TT races begins on Monday, with racing scheduled to take place between 31 May and 7 June. 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.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Two-week closure of western section of TT course
Urgent drainage works are set to close a western section of the Isle of Man TT course for a fortnight in March. The A3 will be shut between Ballig Bridge and Cronk Y Voddy on a 24-hour basis from 09:30 GMT on 17 March. Diversions via the Peel to Kirk Michael Coast Road will be in place during the works in the area of Glen Helen. The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) said the "essential" work was being carried out at the request of race organisers ACU Events and the Department for Enterprise to allow the races to run. The project was needed to "alleviate a risk of water seeping onto the carriageway causing a potential hazard to motorcycles travelling at race speed" during the TT and Manx Grand Prix races, the DOI said. The department said it would allow for the construction of an improved surface water drainage system on the lower section of Creg Willey's Hill. The work would require a "full width excavation" of the carriageway to install a culvert across the road, the DOI said. Resurfacing and re-lining of the surface would take place as part of the project, it added. While access to residential properties will be maintained, the route will be closed to through traffic throughout the period. Diversions will be put in place at the Poortown Road and at Douglas Road Corner junctions on the A2. The Isle of Man TT races are scheduled to take place between 26 May and 7 June. 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. Temporary speed limit on section of TT course Delay warnings over diversions on TT course Western section of TT course closed for repairs Department of Infrastructure Department for Enterprise Isle of Man TT Races
BBC News
28-02-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Two-week closure of western section of Isle of Man TT course
Urgent drainage works are set to close a western section of the Isle of Man TT course for a fortnight in A3 will be shut between Ballig Bridge and Cronk Y Voddy on a 24-hour basis from 09:30 GMT on 17 via the Peel to Kirk Michael Coast Road will be in place during the works in the area of Glen Department of Infrastructure (DOI) said the "essential" work was being carried out at the request of race organisers ACU Events and the Department for Enterprise to allow the races to run. The project was needed to "alleviate a risk of water seeping onto the carriageway causing a potential hazard to motorcycles travelling at race speed" during the TT and Manx Grand Prix races, the DOI said. The department said it would allow for the construction of an improved surface water drainage system on the lower section of Creg Willey's work would require a "full width excavation" of the carriageway to install a culvert across the road, the DOI and re-lining of the surface would take place as part of the project, it access to residential properties will be maintained, the route will be closed to through traffic throughout the will be put in place at the Poortown Road and at Douglas Road Corner junctions on the Isle of Man TT races are scheduled to take place between 26 May and 7 June. 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.
