Maintenance manager at DOI responds to criticism
The man whose job it is to coordinate efforts to keep the Island's roads safe says there's a clear priority scale when tackling adverse weather conditions.
Gritting teams were subject to some public criticism on social media yesterday, after a through-the-night scramble to prepare major highways for the morning traffic.
Alan Hardinge is Maintenance Manager at the Highways Division of the Department of Infrastructure.
Emergency services responding to incident at Douglas Port
Manxman voyage delayed as police, fire and coastguard crews attend Sea Terminal
Junction closed following collision between motorcyclist and car
Motorists urged to avoid junction between Johnny Watterson Lane and Hillberry
Farmers' union calls for stronger legislation to tackle ongoing problem of sheep worrying
MNFU survey reveals impact of issue on Manx agricultural community
Steam train offers extra commuter service amid bus strikes
Bus drivers are due to enter their fourth round of industrial action
1-2% of vehicles on Island's roads untaxed
Department of Infrastructure estimates loss of income of £110,220