Government: 'Don't travel unless it's absolutely necessary' 

Numerous road closures around the Island

People are being urged not to travel today unless it’s ‘absolutely necessary’.

Government says road conditions remain dangerous and emergency services are under pressure dealing with a number of incidents.

The Isle of Man is under an amber weather warning for ice and wintry showers which are predominantly affecting central parts of the Island.

It’s in place until midnight on Wednesday (18 January).

People are being urged to ‘protect’ the hospital by not putting themselves at risk of requiring A and E.

A limited bus service is running although there are issues with stuck and abandoned vehicles on routes around the Island.

Government says there will be a further update this afternoon.  

1/2 Snow forecast to continue falling throughout today - residents strongly encouraged not to travel unless essential as road conditions remain dangerous. Emergency services under pressure dealing with incidents around #IsleofMan and supporting delivery of essential services. pic.twitter.com/Cv1HRgwZwt

— Isle of Man Government (@IOMGovernment) January 17, 2023

The latest road closures from police are as follows: 

Current road closures:

Mountain Rd
Tholty Rd
Bagoade Rd
Ballagawne rd from Baldrine to Creg back rd
Douglas Rd corner to Ballig Bridge
Summerhill Rd
Poortown Rd before turning to Switchback
Derby Rd
Vicarage Rd
Barrule Rd
Cooil Rd to Braid (before Lhergy Crippity) pic.twitter.com/CflSmIHAO0

— TweetbeatIOM #RespectIOM (@TweetbeatIOM) January 17, 2023