TEMPORARY speed limits are in place this week to control traffic while sections of the black and white kerb edges around the TT and Southern 100 course are repainted ready for this year’s races.
Work started on Monday and weather permitting should be finished by Wednesday April 25.
The speed limits will apply on the approach to work areas, where drivers should not exceed 50mph and where work is actually taking place the limit will be 30mph. Because the location of the restrictions will change daily as the work progresses drivers should stay alert and look out for the warning signs.
A Department of Infrastructure spokesman said the locations of black and white kerb edging had been reviewed by the ACU and road edge and kerb painting would only be done where it was specifically identified as necessary to help competitors during the racing.
The Department of Infrastructure is responsible for doing the painting work following guidance by the race organisers. Previously the chequered kerbs were painted as much in accordance with tradition as with safety in mind.
