DOI to re-visit 20mph plans after scheme pause

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 11:22

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Department of Infrastructure will "re-visit" all plans for new 20mph zones.

It comes after the new Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall, who replaced Dr Michelle Haywood yesterday, Monday, January 19, said he'll immediately pause the rollout.

In a cabinet reshuffle, the chief minister removed Dr Haywood from the post in part because he said wanted to see the scheme addressed differently.

In an urgent statement in Tynwald this morning, Mr Cannan explained why it is now being re-assessed:

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