Major Route To Be Closed All Weekend

Saturday, 13 February 2010 00:00

A major road will be closed off this weekend.

The main route from Douglas to the airport is shut to allow a new layout on Richmond Hill.

From Monday it will be down to one lane in each direction.

A highway improvement scheme is to be ongoing for most of the year.

In order for Department of Transport workers to get set up for that, the road from the Spring Valley roundabout to Mount Murray Back Road will be completely closed till midnight on Sunday.

Diversions are in place which are signposted.

Residents will be able to gain access.

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