Budget constraints and TT course maintenance mean other roads are left without important work being completed.
Director of Highways Richard Pearson says he's very aware many roads aren't in the best condition.
However, he says annually the TT circuit needs between £600,000 and £700,000-worth of work, and that gets priority.
Mr Pearson admits some roads aren't how he'd like them:
Businesses have until April to prepare for minimum wage increase
Treasury minister says meeting the living wage has been a goal for years
Infrastructure minister insists school buses will not be scrapped
Dr Michelle Haywood says some routes could become normal services, where capacity allows
Braddan Commissioners says social housing roof works doubled in costÂ
It was one of a number of issues discussed at its monthly public meeting
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Alex Allinson responds to concerns over GDP and GNP figures
