Summer plans for Douglas' North Quay

Wed, 20 Apr 2022

By Sarah Hendy - Local Democracy Reporter

North Quay in Douglas has been closed to traffic in an effort by Douglas Borough Council to improve the area and increase footfall.

Each evening, until the end of September, the quayside from St Matthew’s Church to the old Market Hall will be pedestrianised; a move the authority believes will benefit visitors and businesses alike.

There will also be a special closure in TT week with the quayside closing to traffic from 11.30 each morning.

Lead councillor for Regeneration and Community Andrew Bentley says race week is a great opportunity to experiment with extending the scheme through the day: