Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer says he appreciates closing the Mountain Road can harm Ramsey's economy - but it's never done unnecessarily.
This week in the House of Keys he faced questions about the road closures and their effect on local businesses.
Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper pressed him on the topic saying the Mountain Road often closed at short notice.
Mr Harmer said not carrying out essential works could deal an even bigger blow to the town:
Moonlight & Starlight joined by mystery dolphin
A marine wildlife charity in the west of the Island says it's trying to figure out who joined our two most famous dolphins today.
New laws to ban noisy vehicles?
What's the government doing to tackle the problem of noisy vehicles?
Dogs plea after lambs and ewes killed
The Manx National Farmers Union is reminding people to keep their dogs under control after a spate of attacks on lambs this weekend.
Youngsters compete in Manx Youth Games 2024
Hundreds of children took part in this year's Manx Youth Games.
Sprintfest returns to Ramsey this TT week
A music festival will return this TT fortnight in the North.
Dramatic Peel aurora footage uploaded online
Video footage of the breathtaking northern lights display this weekend has been uploaded online.
No plans to increase gas prices, says energy regulator
The Island's energy regulator says it has no plans to allow gas prices to rise soon.
Woman fined for being too drunk to look after herself
A Douglas woman has been fined after police arrested her for being too drunk to look after herself.
