Road to close again from Monday

Cattle grid replacement requires full closure for several days

The upper section of Tholt Y Will Road is set to close tomorrow for essential works to replace a cattle grid near the Bungalow.

The route, from the Sulby Dam car park to the Bungalow, will shut at 9:30am on 16 November on a 24/7 basis until the work is complete.

The Department of Infrastructure says the project involves removing the metal grid and working on the underlying structure. 

A temporary closure order has been granted for up to nine days to allow for possible weather delays, though it is anticipated the work will finish well within that time.

The road between Sulby village and Sulby Dam will remain open throughout. Traffic cannot be diverted through the adjacent gate due to a lack of working space and the gate will remain closed outside hours because the surrounding hills are unfenced and sheep could wander onto the road. 

The department says logistical constraints prevented this work from being combined with recent improvements on the lower section, which included new reflectors, refreshed road markings and minor pothole repairs.

An alternative route is available via the Sulby to Ramsey Road and the Mountain Road.