New vehicle test centre to open next week

Friday, 22 April 2022 08:41

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

The Island's new vehicle test centre will open next week.

It's been revealed the site - based on Ballafletcher Road in Tromode will open its doors on Wednesday, April 27.

In an official statement, government says the layout of the centre will be 'much more efficient' - with a one-way system aiming to improve safety for vehicles.

All vehicle and testing services will be closed on Monday and Tuesday next week (25-26 April) as part of the transition.

Meanwhile, the current test centre will close today.

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