Motorists reminded of road safety message

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

With just two days to go until the start of this year’s TT motorists are being reminded to drive carefully, expect the unexpected and to keep speeds down.

Last minute preparation works are taking place on the Island’s roads ahead of the arrival of thousands of bikers.

The Mountain Road will close tomorrow so that the Department of Infrastructure can set it up as a one way route. It will remain one way until June 10th.

Infrastructure Minister David Cretney is pleading with the public to respect the road safety message:

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