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BBC News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Isle of Man Mountain Road to close for removal of one-way system
The main route between the Manx capital and the north of the island is set to close for the safe removal of the one-way system in place for the TT entire A18 Mountain Road will shut at 09:30 BST to allow signage and traffic cones marking out the restrictions to be taken the road reopens at 16:30, two-way traffic will be reinstated and a cycling ban in place during the event will be section of the road between Ramsey and the Bungalow has been closed since Sunday for repairs to the road following a car fire at the exit of the Gooseneck. The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) previously said the incident had "caused significant damage to the carriageway", which required the road to stay shut for repairs until the works to reinstate the two-way system to the Bungalow will be available by using the Tholt Y Will Road from Sulby, and from Laxey via the Snaefell Mountain Railway during the closure DOI said temporary signage highlighting the return of traffic flow to normal would be in place for a 17 June the road will be shut again between 09:30 and 12:30 for those temporary two-way reminder signs to be introduced for the centenary of the TT races in 2007, the one-way system has been designed to reduce the risk of head-on collisions on open public roads during the two-week 2025 festival, which ran from 26 May to 7 June, saw the cancellation the final showpiece Senior TT race due to gusty conditions around the course. 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
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mountain Road to close for one-way introduction
The mountain section of the Isle of Man TT course is set to close ahead of the introduction of a one-way system for the duration of the event. The A18 Mountain Road will be closed from Ramsey Hairpin to the Creg-Ny-Baa between 09:30 and 16:30 BST for signage and traffic cones to be put in place. Once the route reopens it will be one-way, with traffic flow in the direction of the TT course, until 09:30 on 10 June. Cyclists are banned from using the route, which links the north of the island with Douglas, throughout the period. First introduced for the centenary of the TT races in 2007, the one-way system is designed to reduce the risk of head-on collisions on open public roads during the two-week event. The Department of Infrastructure has also confirmed the temporary closure of five green lanes to motor vehicles until 16:00 on 9 June. Closed green lanes: U14 Glen Auldyn Back Road, in Lezayre, U17 Park Llewellyn Road, in Maughold, U56 Peg Willeys Road, in Marown, U69 Governor Loch Road, in Michael U90 Snaefell Mines Road, in Laxey The Isle of Man Constabulary said other green lanes, greenways, and gates on government land that allowed no legal access to the TT course for motor vehicles would also be "clearly marked" by signage. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture previously said the measures were to prevent damage to the uplands. 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. Manx police urge TT fans to 'respect our roads' Five green lanes to close at TT to prevent damage Upcoming Roadworks and Events on Roads Isle of Man TT
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Isle of Man Mountain Road to close for TT one-way introduction
The mountain section of the Isle of Man TT course us set to close ahead of the introduction of a one-way system fort he duration of the A18 Mountain Road will be closed from Ramsey Hairpin to the Creg-Ny-Baa between 09:30 and 16:30 BST for signage and traffic cones to be put in the route reopens it will one-way , with traffic flow in the direction of the TT course, until 09:30 on 10 are banned from using the route, which links the north of the island with the Manx capital, throughout the period. Frist introduced for the centenary of the TT races in 2007, the one-way system is designed to reduce the risk of head-on collisions on open public roads during the two-week event. Off-road restrictions The Department of Infrastructure has also confirmed the temporary closure of five green lanes to motor vehicles until 16:00 on 9 June. Closed green lanes:U14 Glen Auldyn Back Road, in Lezayre, U17 Park Llewellyn Road, in Maughold, U56 Peg Willeys Road, in Marown, U69 Governor Loch Road, in Michael U90 Snaefell Mines Road, in LaxeyThe Isle of Man Constabulary said other green lanes, greenways, and gates on government land that allowed no legal access to the TT course for motor vehicles would also be "clearly marked" by Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture previously said the measures were to prevent damage to the uplands. 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.
