The Department of Infrastructure will start work on a highway improvement scheme in Ramsey early in the New Year.
Work will focus on the reconstruction of the highways and footways on Bowring Road, including the installation of new water mains and associated drainage.
Phase one will involve a six-week closure of the section of road from Parliament Square to Station Road, starting on Monday 5 January.
Phase two, which is scheduled to take eight weeks to complete, will result in full reconstruction of the highways, footways and utilities from Station Road to Stone Bridge. One lane of the road will be kept open throughout this phase to maintain traffic flow into and out of Ramsey. Traffic lights will be in operation 24 hours a day and manned at peak times.
The improvement scheme will also see the closure of Derby Road from its junction with Bowring Road. Access to businesses and homes will be maintained where possible and diversion routes will be signposted.
John Houghton MHK, Member of the Department of Infrastructure with responsibility for Highway Services, said:
‘This is an important project that will provide a better ride quality for motorists and improved footpaths for pedestrians, as well as upgrading essential services provided by Manx Utilities. The Department is taking a phased approach to the work to try to minimise the disruption and I’d like to thank the people of Ramsey in advance for their patience and understanding.’
