Mountain Road Work 2022

Summary

A request was made for details and costs of road works on the A18 Mountain Road between February and April 2022, specifically those required for the TT 2022 event. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the scope of works, including highway reconstruction and maintenance, along with estimated costs, while clarifying that the ACU supported but did not specifically request the major reconstruction.

Key Facts

• Works on the A18 include excavation, reconstruction, new kerbing, and resurfacing from Lheaney Road to Ramsey Hairpin.
• Highway maintenance activities include ditching, line recovery, and Cat's Eye replacement.
• The estimated cost for the Lheaney Road reconstruction is £200,000.
• The estimated ongoing cost for highway maintenance is £81,864.36.
• The Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) supported the works but did not specifically request them.

Data Disclosed

• 2022-01-21
• 2022-02-10
• 28th February 2022
• 15th April 2022
• £200,000
• £81,864.36
• 2206557

Original Request

Dear DOI, Please provide the following information 1) The full list of all works to be carried out on the A18 Mountain Road between Monday 28th February 2022 and Friday 15th April 2022. 2) The full list of work requested/specified by the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) on the A18 Mountain Road as being required for TT 2022 to be able to go ahead. 3) The expected cost of all works to be carried out on the A18 Mountain Road between Monday 28th February 2022 and Friday 15th April 2022. 4) The expected cost of all works requested/specified by the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) on the A18 Mountain Road as being required for TT 2022 to be able to go ahead. Thank you in advance.

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Full Response Text

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

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

Our ref: 2206557 10 February 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 21 January 2022 and which states:

"Dear DOI, Please provide the following information 1) The full list of all works to be carried out on the A18 Mountain Road between Monday 28th February 2022 and Friday 15th April 2022. 2) The full list of work requested/specified by the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) on the A18 Mountain Road as being required for TT 2022 to be able to go ahead. 3) The expected cost of all works to be carried out on the A18 Mountain Road between Monday 28th February 2022 and Friday 15th April 2022. 4) The expected cost of all works requested/specified by the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) on the A18 Mountain Road as being required for TT 2022 to be able to go ahead. Thank you in advance."

Our response to your request is as follows: 1) Refurbishment of a section of highway from Lheaney Road to Ramsey Hairpin which comprises of excavation of the highway to formation level, reconstruction of highway, installation of new kerbing & footpath, final resurfacing and road lining. Highway Maintenance work will be undertaken whilst the Mountain Road is closed, these activities are as follows:- i. Ditching and surface water drainage improvements; ii. Centre and edge line recovery; iii. Cat’s Eye replacement; iv. Verge Masters replacement. Works are also being undertaken at the Creg-Ny-Baa junction to improve the temporary traffic signal set-up and the installation of a barrier. The works include the replacement of the traffic signal control unit, cabling, loop

reinstatement and testing along with the installation of signage to enable the road to become one-way during TT fortnight. 2) Lheaney Road – Although not specifically requested by the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU), the ACU are fully supportive of the requirement for these works to be carried out due to the potential effect that these works not being undertaken could have on a license being issued for TT 2022. 3) Lheaney Road, Ramsey Reconstruction/Overlay - The estimated cost of these works is £200,000. Highway Maintenance - The estimated ongoing cost for highway maintenance is £81,864.36 4) Although some of the activities and associated costs above support the TT event they have not specifically been requested by the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU). Please quote the reference number 2206557 in any future communications.

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