The government has announced that the Mountain Road may have to close this August to allow for upgrading works that are required to allow TT 2022 to take place, and for essential maintenance to improve safety for road users.

The proposed closure is to run for five weeks from August 16 to September 19.

For the first two weeks, the section between Barrule Park in Ramsey and the Bungalow will close to allow for construction and maintenance works.

The section between Bungalow and Douglas will remain open, allowing access from the northern villages and Ramsey via Tholt-y-Will.

The final three weeks will also see a daytime (9am - 4pm) road closure between Creg Ny Baa and Bungalow for maintenance work. These timings will allow commuters to travel between the north and Douglas via Tholt-y-Will.