The Manx government is publicising its mobile phone app that alerts motorists to the latest road closures and driving conditions.

The app allows users to check information being displayed on 13 electronic traffic signs situated at the Villa Marina, Liverpool Arms, Richmond Hill, Bath Place, Albert Road, Barrule Park, Ramsey-Mountain, Hillberry-Mountain, Hillberry-Douglas, Sulby-Mountain, Sulby Main Road, Barregarrow-Mountain and Barregarrow Main Road.

The matrix signs, which highlight messages such as weather warnings and temporary or emergency road closures, are updated 24 hours a day.

The corresponding details for the app are refreshed every five minutes.

readthesigns is available free from app stores and has been downloaded thousands of times since it was first launched in 2014. When iPhone or android users click the icon on their mobile, it displays the full list of matrix signs around the island that can then be opened and read.

The app allows users to check information being displayed on 13 electronic traffic signs situated at the Villa Marina, Liverpool Arms, Richmond Hill, Bath Place, Albert Road, Barrule Park, Ramsey-Mountain, Hillberry-Mountain, Hillberry-Douglas, Sulby-Mountain, Sulby Main Road, Barregarrow-Mountain and Barregarrow Main Road.

The matrix signs, which highlight messages such as weather warnings and temporary or emergency road closures, are updated 24 hours a day.

The corresponding details for the app are refreshed every five minutes.

readthesigns is available free from app stores and has been downloaded thousands of times since it was first launched in 2014. When iPhone or android users click the icon on their mobile, it displays the full list of matrix signs around the island that can then be opened and read.