DoI to start rollout of 20mph residential zones in Douglas and Onchan 

Government hoping to create safer and more inclusive streets

Work to roll-out an all-Island 20 mile-per-hour speed limit project will continue in Douglas and Onchan later this month.

New restrictions will be introduced in residential areas with the aim of creating safer and more inclusive streets.

But the Department of Infrastructure says the ‘vast majority’ of link roads will remain unaffected and no new traffic calming measures will be implemented.

“We believe that the introduction of the 20mph residential scheme will lead to safer and more pleasant neighbourhoods.” – Department of Infrastructure

Traffic road orders, which make the speed limits enforceable, will be advertised from 7 March.

Flashing signs outside schools will be implemented from 10 March and new signage, and road markings, will be installed from 24 March.

The DoI says the impact of the new restrictions will be ‘closely monitored’ and traffic counts and feedback from residents will be collected.

It adds that it hopes the quality of life in residential areas will be enhanced by reducing vehicle speeds and there will be behavioural change amongst drivers.  

A 20-mph-zone has already been introduced in Port St Mary – you can find out more HERE.