Temporary traffic lights to be installed on Loch Promenade

Final works to take place from 12 August to end of Sept

Is the end now in sight for the Douglas Promenade refurbishment scheme?

Just a few weeks ago it was said we'd see the finished product by the end of next month, before contractors announced that wouldn't be possible, and the finish line was pushed back to September.

But what exactly is there left to do?

From 12 August to the end of September, Auldyn Construction, with help from the DoI start on the final works of the scheme.

Mainly, this will include highway resurfacing across the 2.6km length of the prom.

Southbound traffic will be relocated from the walkway back to the highway.

To do this they'll need to put in temporary traffic lights on Loch Promenade.

They say it will be necessary to close off the walkway to parking during that time as well, as both the entrance and exit will be part of the working site. 

Meanwhile, the direction of traffic will be reversed along Walpole Avenue to give access to residents and businesses.

Vehicular access to the ferries, via Bath Place or Peveril Square, will remain unaltered and be signposted for clarity.

All other traffic, including foot passenger drop-off for the ferries and access to the Sea Terminal building will be via Victoria Street.

Further down the Prom, Church Road Marina, which is currently closed, will reopen exit only off the Promenade while Broadway, home to the infamous roundel, will fully reopen on the 12th as well.

Meanwhile, there will be two additional sets of two-way traffic lights between the Sea Terminal and Broadway.

The current set of lights between Castle Mona Avenue and the Empress Hotel will remain in place, albeit over a shorter distance.
 
There'll also be traffic management north of the Empress Hotel which is said to be 'less intrusive', with uninterrupted two-way traffic flow alongside the working areas.

Again, this is all to take place from 12 August to end of September.

You can find further detailed plans, and look back at the scheme so far, online at www.myprom.im