Road app gets revamp

Tuesday, 15 January 2019 05:59

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

Police have updated a popular mobile phone app, designed to help drivers around the Island's roads.

'Read The Signs' - which was launched in 2014 and has been downloaded thousands of time. has been upgraded to now include a number of features.

It allows Apple and Android users to be notified of things such as weather warnings, and temporary or emergency road closures.

Member with responsibilty for Highway Services Kate Lord-Brennan said the app will allow people to plan their journeys with confidence.

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