Drainage and resurfacing improvement works on the TT mountain course in Ramsey will lead to traffic diversions being in place from Sunday, March 17.

The scheme will be carried out in two phases to try to minimise disruption.

The first phase will see Manx Utilities undertake drainage work as part of the Mayfield Residential Home project for a period of two weeks.

During this time, the main road (A18) will be closed between Coronation Park and Parsonage Road. A two-way diversion will be in place along Albert Road and Parsonage Road. Parking will be suspended on Parsonage Road.

The closure of both carriageways is necessary due to the depth of the excavation required to demolish and reconstruct a 3.5-metre manhole.

The second phase will involve resurfacing the A18 on Queen’s Pier Road and May Hill in preparation for the TT races, which begin on Saturday, May 25.

The A18 will be closed between Prince’s Road and Lheaney Road.

A two-way diversion will be in place for three weeks along Albert Road, Waterloo Road, Queen’s Drive West and Lheaney Road. Parking will be suspended on Lheaney Road.

The road is scheduled to reopen by Good Friday, April 19.

Access to homes and businesses will be maintained.

For further information, contact Manx Utilities on 687687 or the Department of Infrastructure on 850000.