DOI says problems with Mountain Road may mean longer closure

The Mountain Road could be closed for longer than expected today after workers found problems at Brandywell.

The Department of Infrastructure says as they were setting up the TT one-way system, they discovered problems with surface water.

The section was resurfaced earlier this month after a contractor spilled bitumen - and a temporary closure on Wednesday couldn't fix the problem.

As a result, the DOI says today's closure is likely to be extended past its 4.30pm target while the work is carried out.