Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer says he appreciates closing the Mountain Road can harm Ramsey's economy - but it's never done unnecessarily.
This week in the House of Keys he faced questions about the road closures and their effect on local businesses.
Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper pressed him on the topic saying the Mountain Road often closed at short notice.
Mr Harmer said not carrying out essential works could deal an even bigger blow to the town:
MHK has questions about Castletown streets scheme
A Department of Infrastructure scheme to improve Castletown will be under the spotlight in the House of Keys this week.
Roof damage sparks planning application
A business in the west of the Island has applied for planning permission as it repairs damage from recent storms.
Emergency services respond after Vicarage Road crash
Firefighters helped cut someone free from their car after a crash yesterday.
Questions over future of Tramway Terrace
An historic building on Douglas promenade will come under the spotlight in the House of Keys next week.
Pet owners warned about Peel fireworks
A company's given a warning to pet owners about a fireworks display in Peel next weekend.
Gambling regulator tackling east Asian crime gangs
The Gambling Supervision Commission says it's tackling the problem of transnational organised crime groups from Southeast Asia moving into the Island.
Thie Clag rents 'will cover costs'
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says rents at a new development in Douglas will be enough to cover the costs of the building.
Island full of Russian oligarchs and drug barons, says Canadian reporter
A far right Canadian news site has accused the country's prime minister of avoiding taxes by setting up a company in the Isle of Man.
