Road closed to allow for Port Erin marine laboratory site works

The former marine biological station was closed in 2006

Changes to traffic flow in the area of Port Erin Breakwater are set to be in place for a year to allow for the start of a major development project.

Part of the carriageway will be closed off to the public entirely to accommodate the redevelopment of a former marine laboratory.

The one-way system in the area of Port Erin lifeboat station will also be suspended.

The changes will be in place from Friday until 28 November 2023.

The 125-year-old former marine station, which overlooks Port Erin Bay, was closed in 2006 and part of the structure was destroyed by fire a decade later.

Delgatie Limited was given planning permission to redevelop the site into apartments, a hotel and shops in April.

The redevelopment of the site has gained the support of the village's local authority.