Apply for a road closure or traffic restriction
The Department may temporarily close roads or restrict traffic to cater for:
- Road maintenance or bridge repairs
- Requests for essential works on or under the highway and
- Events affecting the highway, such as, road races, carnivals, filming etc
Apply for a road closure for an event
Visit our dedicated page to learn more on how to apply for a road closure for events.
Apply for a road closure for works
You can apply for a temporary road closure or traffic restriction either by post or email. Before you apply, make sure you are familiar with our Road Closure Conditions and Guidance available via downloadable documents.
Notice
You will need to give us at least 6 weeks notice when applying for a road closure.
This will enable us to:
- Check the information supplied is sufficient
- Assess the feasibility of the closure and proposed diversion routes
- Give notice of the proposed closure
- Provide you with the lawful authority to close the road, or place or amend a restriction on it
Apply online
What happens next
We will process your application and may contact you if we require more information.
Cost
Application cost is £275 for every 6 month period or part thereof.
When we have approved your application in principle, payment is required by electronic transfer only to:
Account number: 12545376
Sort code:55-91-00
Account name: IOM Government
Payee reference: Application reference number
We levy this charge based upon the average cost of processing a routine Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice (TTRN). It does not include any temporary traffic management costs, such as signs and barriers.
Refunds
Within 2 weeks of application date, a cancellation fee of 50% applies. Anything after this time is charged at 100%. Any cancellation requests must be in writing. You may also send an email using the ‘contact us’ section below.
If you need to extend the closure
You must submit a new application and give at least 14 days’ notice, where it is reasonable to do so.
Payment must also be made as soon as you receive an approval in principle.
Failure to submit an extension TTRN within a reasonable notice period or not make the necessary payment will result in the restriction being lifted.
Legislation
In accordance with section 3 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985.
Conditions
A list of our conditions for road closures can be found in our Road Closure Conditions and Guidance document available via downloadable documents.
Approved closures
Details of approved closures can be found on Road Watch.
Contact us
If you need any further help or support with your application please contact us:
Highway Services
Department of Infrastructure
Sea Terminal
Doulgas
IM1 2RF
+44 1624 686904