Motorists urged to take extra care on roads

Mon, 21 Jan 2013

Motorists are being asked to drive with extra care today as snow and ice continues to cause problems around the Island.

Gritting teams are tackling numerous routes but drivers have been told by police to only travel if your journey is essential.

The Mountain Road is shut, as is the Sulby Glen, Beinn-y-Phott and Sloc routes.

Cronk-y-Voddy, the Archallagan, the Ballamodha and Richmond Hill are open but are said to be badly affected.

Inspector Derek Flint says it can be challenging for police in these conditions:

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