Red-and-black zebra crossing installed

Thursday, 26 August 2021 08:36

By Ariane Barua

A red-and-black zebra crossing has been installed in Kirk Michael on the TT course.

The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) said red asphalt has been used because white paint presents a hazard to TT riders.

A spokesman said the markings have the same legal status as standard crossings and should be treated by drivers in exactly the same way.

There are currently no zebra crossings on the TT course because of a grip risk for accelerating motorbikes.

A DOI spokesman said the crossings come in response to community demand for more pedestrian crossings in the village.

More from Isle of Man News

UK's interest in Assisted Dying Bill to be raised in Keys

MHKs want to find out what questions the UK Ministry of Justice has asked about the Island's Assisted Dying Bill.
Celebrity Traitors star coming to Island

A comedian who featured in Celebrity Traitors will be performing in the Island later this year.
Minister to face questions about ferry terminal

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall will face questions about the Liverpool Ferry Terminal this week.
Is Manx politics taught in schools?

What's being done to teach youngsters about Manx politics?
Poor survey results still show improvements, says Manx Care

Manx Care says staff are still seeing improvements following a survey where less than a quarter of doctors said they would recommend their employer.
Firefighter taster sessions tonight

Want to see if you have what it takes to be a firefighter?
Council says less than 2% of homes are empty

Douglas Council says less than two per cent of its homes were empty at the end of January.
Tender process on sea wall to start this year, says DOI

The Department of Infrastructure says it'll start a tendering process to finish the sea wall in Douglas late this year.