Traffic lights to give emergency vehicles priority

The temporary traffic lights will be used to allow emergency vehicles to use the road

Temporary traffic lights to allow priority to be given to emergency vehicles have begun operating on an access road linking the inside and outside of the TT course.

The route runs along the heritage trail between Douglas and Braddan, allowing access to Noble's Hospital and some homes on the inside of the course.

The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) said the measure was needed as it was the only route available for vehicles to the hospital and outside of the course during road closures.

The public has also been reminded that pedestrians are banned from the route when it is open to traffic during TT sessions.

The access road runs between Douglas and Braddan and is opened during race periods

The route is restricted to bikes, motorbikes, cars and small vans with a weight under 3.5 tonnes, and under 10.9ft (3.35m) in height.

The DOI had carried out repairs, line marking and safety-critical verge management on the route prior to the start of the event on Monday.

the department said during race and practice sessions its staff would be stationed at either side of the route to activate the traffic lights to "ensure uninterrupted emergency services access to and from the hospital".

"While being stopped from entering the access road can be frustrating, we ask for your patience and understanding whilst our team members assist the emergency services," it added

Additional signage has been put in place this year to advise road-users that traffic may be stopped.