Temporary speed limits brought in on Mountain Road

The temporary speed restrictions will be in place until 1 September

Temporary speed limits on sections of a major route between the Manx capital and the north of the island have come into force for the duration of the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT.

The A18 Mountain Road, from Creg ny Baa to Barrule Park in Ramsey was shut from 10:00 until 12:00 BST for signage to be put in place.

A restriction of 50mph (80km/h) have been put in place from Ramsey Hairpin to the Gooseneck, while a 60mph (97km/h) limit will be in force from Keppel Gate to Hillberry.

Temporary speed limits on the stretches of road, which are usually derestricted, will be in place until 1 September.

Unlike the TT event in June, which sees the route made one-way, the entire road remains open to two-way traffic for the August event.

Temporary speed limits have also been put in place on several other roads around the island fort he period, including the Douglas to Ramsey Coast Road, Douglas to Peel Road and the A3 Castletown to Ramsey Road and the Sloc and Shoulder Road.

The Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT run from Sunday until 29 August.