If you're planning to travel through Douglas next week, it's worth noting an important road closure that could affect your journey. Murrays Road will be shut for emergency gas main repairs, so it's best to plan an alternative route if you're visiting or commuting through the area.

Essential Gas Works to Close Murrays Road for a Week

Manx Energy will be carrying out essential repairs to a gas main along Murrays Road between Princes Avenue and Glen Falcon Road. The closure begins at 9am on Thursday, 16 April 2026 and is scheduled to reopen by 3.30pm on Thursday, 23 April 2026.

What You Need to Know

• Affected area: Murrays Road from Princes Avenue to Glen Falcon Road
• Start date: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 9am
• Expected reopening: Thursday, 23 April 2026 by 3.30pm
• Pedestrian access: Will be maintained throughout the works

While the road will be closed to traffic, pedestrians will still be able to access the area, so the disruption to local foot traffic should be minimal. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes during this period and allow extra travel time if the closure impacts your usual journey through Douglas.

For the latest updates on this work or any other infrastructure projects on the Isle of Man, keep an eye on announcements from the Department of Infrastructure.

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