Busy road in Douglas to close

Friday, 15 November 2019 at 07:20

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

The Department of Infrastructure says it'll close a busy road in Douglas during the daytime as it carries out maintenance work.

Saddle Road will shut between the New Castletown Road and Vicarage Road from 9.30am to 4pm each day between Monday, November 25 and Friday, November 29.

The department says it needs to repair the road surface, cut back trees, clear gullies, install parking signs and paint lines.

There's more work planned for next year, with the DOI saying it's hoping to improve the route after carrying out urgently-needed repairs this month.

More from Isle of Man News

Weather warning for tonight and tomorrow

Forecasters say we can expect more coastal overtopping during the next two high tides.
Mountain Railway damaged by gales

One of the Island's historic railways will be out of action until at least Thursday.
Ten local authorities looking for members in December elections

There'll be a big day for local authorities in December - when 10 by-elections are due to be held.
Don't sweat Met threat on internet

If you've had emails from the Metropolitan Police containing legal threats about an investigation that needs your cooperation, don't panic.
Commissioners unveil mission statement for parish

A local authority in the west of the Island has unveiled its mission statement after months of consideration.
Island's capital city announces firework celebrations date

Douglas Council says its annual firework display will take place on the first evening of late-night shopping in the run-up to Christmas.
DOI ready to close roads if needed as overtopping hits coasts

The Department of Infrastructure says its staff will be on hand to close if needed roads this morning.
Storm damage closes promenade in Laxey

Laxey promenade is due to stay closed for much of today for cleanup work after last night's storm.