Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department tries to balance the need for roadworks with the potential traffic disruption closures might bring.
During this week's House of Keys sitting, he was quizzed on the issue by Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse.
Mr Crookall said impact assessments are carried out when someone applies to close a road.
And he said the DOI does its best to ensure the knock-on effects are kept to a minimum:
Applications open for charity's student laptops
A charity says applications are now open for free laptops for children on the Island who need one for education but can't afford it.
Balladoole reuse centre to raise amenity site's costs
The Northern Civic Amenity Site will reopen in mid-April, according to the Island's Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall.
Muzzle awareness event for dog owners this weekend
An Island animal charity is inviting you to take part in a dog muzzle awareness walk this weekend.
There's a chance to own the world's first mass-production car this weekend.
Car showroom plans for Ramsey Bakery site
Part of a landmark bakery in the north of the Island could become a car dealership.
Bus strike: offers made to union, says minister
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he can't give any details about offers made to end the bus strike.
Yellow weather warning in place
A yellow weather warning remains in place this morning amid colder temperatures.
Human remains on beach turned out to be seal
Peel coastguards were called out to what a walker thought was a grisly discovery on a beach.
