Police confirm extensive road closures for royal visit

Queen Camilla to officially declare Douglas a city

Police have confirmed a number of road closures ahead of a royal visit next week.

Her Majesty Queen Camilla will visit the Island on Wednesday, 20 March to officially declare Douglas as a city. 

She will preside over a ceremony at Douglas City Hall, after which she will unveil a commemorative plaque before meeting well-wishers outside.

You can find out more HERE.

As a result several roads around the building will be closed to traffic.

From 6am the following roads will be impacted:

• Prospect Hill will be closed at the junction of Athol Street. There will be no through access to Victoria Street from Prospect Hill. Access to Victoria Street can still be gained via Market Street, however, expect some delays.
• Lord Street will be closed between the junction of Market Hill (vehicles can still turn left down Market Hill), and junctions of Athol Street / Bank Hill. Buses and HGV’s will still be able to access the full length of Lord Street from the Lord Street Roundabout only, this being until 10am, where officers will be present to provide access. Please do however approach with caution due to work taking place within the closure.
• Ridgeway Street will be closed between the junctions of North Quay, Lord Street and Victoria Street. This closure also includes the junction with King Street.
• Church Street and Barrack Street will be closed at the junctions of Shaws Brow Car Park entrance. Access to the car park will be maintained. Those parked in the private car park at Shaws Brow will be able to leave via Lord Street, but only able to travel in the direction of Peel Road, and once more, please drive with caution due to works taking place within the closure.
• Water Lane, Old Post Office Lane and Fancy Street will be closed at the junctions of Lord Street. Duke Street and Heywood Place will also be closed at the junctions of Lord Street.

From 10am the Lord Street closure will expand down to the Lord Street roundabout with no access for any vehicles, including buses and HGVs, from this time.

Those parked in private car parks opposite Lord Street bus station will still be able to exit the car parks, but will not be granted further access after 10am, until after the closure has lifted. 

Police are advising motorists to avoid leaving the private car parks unless absolutely necessary as it’s expected the Douglas car parks will be in demand.

For those using the bus network on the day the latest route and bus stop information can be found HERE.

It is expected that the closures will be lifted before 5pm.

Manx Radio has mapped out the closures below.