Road improvements are the core theme of the 15-year road map for Ramsey.

The road map, a collaboration between Ramsey Commissioners and the Department of Infrastructure would improve access for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists across the town.

A primary aim for the plan is to introduce a cycle route to run through the main areas of Ramsey, the DoI said it wants to create a ’safe, cyclist orientated zone to ease and encourage the uptake of active travel through Ramsey’.

The plan added: ’The route will likely follow the most desirable path through Ramsey taking into account cycling commuters and families wishing to travel around the town.

’The cycle route will promote a more active lifestyle and attempt to encourage vehicle drivers to opt for cycling instead. Some location options for the cycle lane include the swing bridge through to Mooragh Park, the new estates of Ramsey, the Heritage Trail, Whitebridge Sulby River and Greenlands Avenue.’

This plan includes improvements to the provision for active travel to and from Ramsey’s primary and secondary schools with the favoured routes including Jurby Road and Andreas Road.

Work will also focus on the tail end of the Heritage Trail in Ramsey which is a conveniently located near to both schools while work to improve the track behind Mooragh Park will encourage its year-round use. It often ends up in a poor state during the winter.

Other improvements will see large parts of the road network resurfaced and the DoI will explore how the Parliament Square crossroads can be improved.

In the longer term, the DoI is seeking to improve Ramsey’s sea and harbour walls defence to prevent future flooding events.