Infrastructure Minister David Cretney has outlined the magnitude of the current state of the Island’s roads.
MHK Bill Henderson asked for a definitive update on the state of the Island’s highways in Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Keys.
Minister Cretney has said due to the economic situation they can only allocate a small percentage of funds to road maintenance.
For a full highway overhaul, the Minister said the cost would run well past the billion mark:
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Road in Castletown closed due to crash
A road in Castletown is currently closed due to a crash.
Public sector pensions increase to be discussed in Tynwald
An order increasing public service pensions by 6.7 per cent will be laid before Tynwald's next sitting.
Minister to be questioned about city centre car park in HOK
A car park in the centre of Douglas will come under the spotlight next week.
Dispose of flammable materials in countryside properly, says Fire Service
The Island's Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to be careful in the countryside as better weather approaches.
40 empty properties in Douglas at end of March
Douglas council had 40 empty properties at the end of March, according to its latest figures.
Airport post box being removed temporarily tomorrow
Isle of Man Post Office is giving customers a heads up about the temporary removal of a post box.
19 nurses awarded Nightingale badges for International Nurses Day
19 nurses have been given Nightingale badges to mark International Nurses Day.
Traffic lights off this morning at St Ninian's
Motorists are being urged to drive carefully this morning - because a busy crossroads will have its traffic lights turned off.
