Manx Gas has been forced to close three sections of roads in central Douglas for emergency repairs.

The three affected roads are:

â?¢ The section of Woodbourne Road from its junction with York Road to its junction with Albany Road;

â?¢ Murray’s Road at its junction with Palatine Road

â?¢Thorny Road at its junction with Somerset Road.

A Manx Gas spokesman said the ’emergency repairs’ were needed following a ’gas escape’.

Access will be maintained to all properites in the affected area.

The road closures will be in place until Monday next week (August 6).