More than three months of reconstruction works on Bowring Road have started.
Initially the route from Parliament Square up to Station Road will be closed.
After that, attention will move to the section from Station Road to Stone Bridge.
John Moss has the details (audio file attached):
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Loganair passengers escorted from aircraft after smoke reported at Ronaldsway
Flight bound for Birmingham was cancelled earlier today
Works planned for Douglas junction late this evening
DoI confirms repairs set for Bath place and Peveril Square
Freight services uninterrupted says Steam Packet
Ben-My-Chree currently 'carrying all freight requirements'
Greeba road closed to remove large tree
DoI shuts road towards Ballacraine Cross Roads