Up to three weeks of work on Ramsey's swing bridge means the crossing will shut for around a month in August.
The Department of Infrastructure says contractors will be replacing wooden joists and decking under the road surface.
Meanwhile, harbours division staff will replace electrical fittings.
The bridge is due to shut to vehicles and pedestrians from Monday, August 3 and the DOI says its road closure includes extra time in case weather delays the work.
Did King's visit cost King's ransom, asks MHK
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Council rejects FOI about employee tenants
Douglas Council says it won't provide information about employees living in its public sector housing.
Second national nature reserve declared in honour of King's visit
A second national nature reserve has been declared in honour of the King's visit.
Former restaurant up for rent
A former restaurant in Douglas is up for rent.
Firefighters tackle hedge blaze in early hours
The Fire and Rescue Service says it responded to a hedge fire in the early hours of this morning.
Car park cat to get new home (and name) after city warden rescue
A city warden for Douglas Council had a busy morning saving a kitten from cat-astrophe!
More than £8,000 raised in memory of KWC student
The friends of a popular King William's College student have raised more than £8,000 by walking 55 miles of the Raad Ny Foillan in his memory.
Railways celebrate first all-women tram crew
Isle of Man Railways is celebrating a historic milestone with the first all-women tram crew.
