Planned mountain road closure 11 april - 23 april

[steve-e]

Any riders planning to come to the Island for familiarisation laps should be aware that the Dept Infrastructure propose to close the Mountain Section of the TT Course from Monday 11 April - Saturday 23 April for maintenance work

[petercaughlin]

Just my luck, the very week I was going to attempt the backwards, blindfold,one legged uni-cycle record

[Dan]

You could do it off-road Peter, or do you only want to attempt it the easy way

[steve-e]

More details

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Highways bosses have explained more about why the Mountain Road is to be closed for 13 days.

Work will include the resurfacing and re-profiling of the carriageway at the Waterworks and along the Mountain Mile.

We revealed last week that the work was going to take place.

Department of Infrastructure officials say it will not only ‘ensure the long-term integrity’ of route between Ramsey and Douglas, but also ‘improve ride quality and safety’ for motorists.

Its exposed location and altitude makes the Mountain Road particularly susceptible to weather damage. The road at the Waterworks and the Mountain Mile is badly rutted in places. If work is not carried out, there is a danger the highway will fail completely, the DoI says.

Doing the work now will also save taxpayers more money in the long term, the government believes.

The Mountain Road will be closed between 11 and 23 from the Creg-ny-Baa through to Ramsey Hairpin to enable the improvements to be completed quickly and efficiently. While this work is under way, the Department will take the opportunity to carry out its annual TT preparations to minimise any further impact on motorists.

This work includes:


· Erection of one-way TT signage

· Road lining

· Ditching

· Sign maintenance

Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne MHK said: ‘The Mountain Road is a critical route for the people of Ramsey and the north of the island and the department is investing in its long-term viability. We are committed to maintaining approximately £1 billion of assets to provide the foundations on which the Isle of Man can build economic and social success.’

He added: ‘Work on the Mountain Road provides year-round improvements for Isle of Man motorists, as well as supporting the safe and successful running of the TT Races and Festival of Motorcycling.

‘Closing the road allows for extended working hours to maximise efficiency, minimise disruption and create a safer environment for our staff. I recognise that the work in April will cause short-term disruption and I would like to thank people in advance for their patience and cooperation.’



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