Chief Minister describes roadworks as 'logistical nightmare'

Publication Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:47

Three major roadwork schemes set to get underway in Douglas have been described as a “logistical nightmare”.

That’s the view of Chief Minister Allan Bell who says he appreciates the disruption that the works will cause for the public.

However he is adamant that a decision last week to progress with a £4 million project to reconstruct Peel Road was the right one.

That will get underway in March with redevelopment work on the promenades due to start in September.

Mr Bell says it is important the works go ahead:

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Allan Bell