Hello, having started this, I’m now not sure it is necessary today, but since I have nothing better to do than listen to Tynwald, let’s roll with it!
Roads
The DoI says it has received multiple reports of trees and branches down at locations right across the Island.
It said: “We have teams out clearing roads, in most cases these are passable with care.”
Police are asking people to avoid the area of Garey Road, Ramsey and this is due to stay closed most of the day.
The Mountain Road will close from 1pm until 5pm this afternoon due to the red weather warning. It will be shut from Barrule Park to Creg ny Baa.
West Baldwin Road in Braddan is closed to through traffic between the junction with Mount Rule and the junction Ballamodda Road to facilitate the felling of a roadside tree that is in a dangerous condition.
In preparation for the predicted significant over-topping the following coastal roads will close to all traffic from 1pm:
Shore Road, Rushen between Gansey and Fishers Hill
The Promenade, Castletown
King Edward Road between Summerhill and Port Jack
The Promenade, Laxey
The seasonal parking on the walkway, Loch Promenade, Douglas has been suspended for the day.
The closures are in force until 4pm.
Travel
All sailings today are cancelled!
All flights are now cancelled, with the exception of easyJet’s Gatwick flights.
Buses
Closure of Queens prom between Summer Hill and Port Jack 1300 – 1600
All departures from Victoria Street Stand G between 1259 and 1539 divert from Queens Promenade via Summer Hill to Central Onchan
All Service 1 & 12a journeys divert from Avondale Road via Main Road, Onchan & Summer Hill to Queens Promenade.
Service 2 departures from Ballachrink at 1318, 1416 & 1518 divert from Sunningdale, to Royal Avenue, Manx Arms and Summer Hill to Queens Promenade.
Road closure – Shore Road, Gansey 1300 to 1600
Service 12a departures from Douglas at 1310, 1410 and 1510 divert from Ballakeighan via Ballabeg, Colby and Church Road to Port St Mary.
Service 11a departures from Port Erin at 1330, 1430 & 1530 divert from Port t Mary via Church Road, Colby and Ballabeg to Ballakeighan.
The afternoon Service 62 from Castle Rushen follows this diversion.
Road closure – Mooragh Promenade on Ramsey 1300 to 1600
Service 5 departures from Ramsey Bus Station at 1335 & 1435 divert from Stone Bridge via Bowring Road, Jurby Road and Richmond Road to the Cottage Hospital stop.
These closures are subject to change
Warnings
Quick one from DEFA – Avoid glens and plantations during periods of high wind and be aware of storm-related tree damage in the days to follow.
Amber – Severe gale force winds will very gradually decrease this evening, the gusts initially still about 65mph, but falling to 45 mph by about 9 pm.