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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.
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