Information about a major highway improvement scheme in the north of the Island is currently on display at Ramsey Town Hall.
Officers from the Department of Infrastructure will also be available between 2pm and 4pm each day this week (up to and including Friday 9 September) to discuss the project and answer any queries.
Work is scheduled to start on Lezayre Road in Ramsey on Monday 26 September to improve the lifespan and ride quality of the road and to install new drainage and services. The road will be closed between 6am and approximately 4.30pm on Sunday 25 September to enable traffic management measures to be put in place.
The scheme involves the full depth reconstruction of key sections of the carriageway and the resurfacing of other areas. New drainage and utilities will be installed and work carried out on footways and kerbs to enhance pedestrian safety.
Additional street lighting will be introduced from Westalls to Gardeners Lane, while the plans also include the provision of new highway gullies and road markings and improvements to bus stops.
The scheme will be phased and the sections of road under construction will be closed across half their width to allow traffic flow to be maintained on the other half of the carriageway.
Meetings have taken place with the schools in Ramsey and discussions are continuing with Bus Vannin to manage timetables and access when work is taking place at the school entrances.
A 7.5 tonne weight limit will be in place throughout the scheme because of the narrow lane widths and depth of excavations. Heavy goods vehicles will be diverted at Sulby Bridge and Parliament Square via Jurby Road.
The plans will remain on display at Ramsey Town Hall until Friday 16 September.
The Department wishes to thank the residents of Ramsey and road users in advance for their patience and cooperation while the improvements take place.
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