Closure of greenlanes during TT

Summary

The request sought details on the decision-making process, specific locations, dates, and impact assessments regarding greenlane closures during the 2025 Isle of Man TT. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that no formal decision or impact assessment has been made yet, though the closures are being monitored by DEFA Rangers and Police.

Key Facts

• The proposal to close greenways was jointly made by DEFA and DoI officers.
• A formal decision on the closures has not yet been made by the Department.
• No impact assessment was produced for the closures.
• The Department for Enterprise was included in discussions via the Countryside Access Group.
• DEFA Rangers and Police will monitor the closures.

Data Disclosed

• 4433366
• 2025-02-11
• 2025-03-07
• 2025
• IM1 2RF
• 01624 686785

Original Request

Who decided and signed off the legislation or order to close certain greenways/ greenlanes during TT 2025 What greenlanes/ greenways will this affect What dates are the closures from and until What impact assessment was undertaken Can a copy of the impact assessment be provided As this will affect tourism and visitors to the TT was DFE involved in the consultation/agreement Was tourism included in the impact assessment Who will monitor the closures

Data Tables (1)

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: 4433366 4 March 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 11 February 2025, which states:

"Who decided and signed off the legislation or order to close certain greenways/ greenlanes during TT 2025

What greenlanes/ greenways will this affect

What dates are the closures from and until

What impact assessment was undertaken

Can a copy of the impact assessment be provided

As this will affect tourism and visitors to the TT was DFE involved in the consultation/agreement

Was tourism included in the impact assessment

Who will monitor the closures"

Our response to your request is as follows:

The proposal to close the greenways was jointly made by DEFA and DoI Officers. A formal decision on the closures has not yet been made by the Department. The Countryside Access Group have been included in discussions which include members of the off-roading community.

Information on which greenlanes are affected and from what dates can be found online. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgmjlp71lno

An impact assessment was not produced for the closures.

Department for Enterprise was included in the discussions to close the greenlanes. DfE has a seat on the Countryside Access Group where such discussions have taken place.

DEFA Rangers and Police will monitor the closures.

Please quote the reference number 4433366 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.