weight limit on vehicles at governors dip/governor's bridge

AuthorityDepartment of Infrastructure
Date received2020-07-23
OutcomeAll information sent
Outcome date2020-07-23
Case ID1384265

Summary

A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure to clarify if weight limits were in place for vehicles at Governor's Bridge/Governors Dip due to roadworks. The authority confirmed that no weight limit is currently in place.

Key Facts

  • The request concerned potential weight limits at Governor's Bridge and Governors Dip.
  • The inquiry was prompted by ongoing roadworks in the area.
  • The Department of Infrastructure confirmed there is no weight limit in place.
  • The request was received and answered on the same day, 23 July 2020.
  • The response was issued under reference number 1384265.

Data Disclosed

  • 2020-07-23
  • 1384265
  • 01624 686785
  • IM1 2RF

Original Request

Due to the ongoing roadworks in the area, i'm inquiring in hope of clarification as to whether there is a weight limit in place in vehicles passing through the governor's bridge/Governors Dip area.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team/PD/MF Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 1384265 23 July 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 23 July 2020 and which states (sic):

"Due to the ongoing roadworks in the area, i'm inquiring in hope of clarification as to whether there is a weight limit in place in vehicles passing through the governor's bridge/Governors Dip area."

The answer to your question is no, there is no weight limit in place.

Please quote the reference number 1384265 in any future communications.

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