hissingsid Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 You have been warned, so perhaps it would be wise to get the Christmas shopping done and dusted. The work on the promenade is imminent !!!!! I usually get the bus to town, on the odd time I decide to go down to wander past the coffee and charity shops, quick thought if the rents are as high as claimed how do charity shops afford them ? so I suppose I will not get affected by the traffic bedlam. It will be interesting how it will be managed and how far down they are going to go to reinforce the new prom, also have they discovered where the old gas mains are yet ? The only certainty is it will cost about three times the estimated price and take three times as long as expected. If I live long enough to see it finished I will be a very happy bunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I think they should wait until the busiest time of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linz Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Can’t wait bound to be a huge time sucking exercise for the next 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jericho Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 From the DOI Facebook page: The Douglas Promenade Refurbishment project will start shortly, with preparatory and enabling works beginning next week. Starting on Monday 17 September, work will take place in several locations, the most prominent being major carriageway resurfacing on King Edward Road and the removal of the raised garden area on Harris Promenade It will also include the removal of kerbing, benches and other highway furniture. The Department is in the process of finalising the construction programme and traffic management strategy for the scheme. During the construction period, which is expected to take up to two years, the Department will provide regular updates and feedback on progress. A dedicated Project Liaison Officer has recently been appointed to ensure promenade users, residents and business owners are kept up to date. Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer MHK said: ‘The preparatory works will mark the beginning of a period of transformation and we are delighted to make a start on this landmark project, fittingly during the 'Year of our Island'. ‘This is an exciting time and will see a substantial investment into a major route into Douglas. Ultimately this will create something that residents will benefit from for years to come and will represent a lasting legacy for future generations.’ The preparatory works are not expected to lead to significant travel disruption, with every effort being made to limit any inconvenience to promenade users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Taking the seats away!!! Why??!!! Why has no one from the DOI said anything to me about this!!?? Where am I going to sit if go down the prom??? Says the Facebook rants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 The seats will all be reinstated facing the Sefton from whose steps Chris Robertshaw will make "rallying" (scuse pun) public addresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piebaps Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Get your popcorn out. The work is due to start at Port Jack however the Mountain is shut from 17th so all that Northern Traffic will be heading through Onchan all next week. Happy Days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Will the whole Promenade be closed or what? Does anybody have a link to a map of affected areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jericho Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, Howard said: Will the whole Promenade be closed or what? Does anybody have a link to a map of affected areas? Working in sections starting from port jack end by the sounds of it. Don’t think they will close it at all. Just have traffic lights here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Stand by for parking chaos as prom residents muscle in to other surrounding areas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 What prom residents? It’s full of top class hotels, restaurants, shops, bars .. oh wait .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody2 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 24 minutes ago, Howard said: Will the whole Promenade be closed or what? Does anybody have a link to a map of affected areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Non-Believer said: The seats will all be reinstated facing the Sefton from whose steps Chris Robertshaw will make "rallying" (scuse pun) public addresses. Well they’ll be leaning on their shovels. They won’t need any seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yootalkin2me Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Max Power said: Stand by for parking chaos as prom residents muscle in to other surrounding areas... "Park Wars - The Residents Strike Back" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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