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Douglas promenade walkway parking starts today

Picture credit: Manx Radio

Seasonal parking available on Loch Prom

Seasonal parking is now available on Loch Promenade in Douglas.

It's been launched ahead of the annual Christmas lights switch-on later.

The Department of Infrastructure's Highway Services has clarified some key points:

  • Parking is for cars and light vans only
  • Parking is only permitted in the designated area on Loch Promenade (there is no parking on Harris Promenade near the War Memorial)
  • Access is via the entrance opposite the Gaiety Theatre, with traffic running one way - south
  • Exit is next to No.1 shelter opposite the exit to Victoria Street
  • Parking disks must be displayed
  • Maximum stay is 2 hours (or 4 hours when displaying a disabled badge)
  • Maximum speed along the walkway is 10 mph – please take care as pedestrians and cyclists are still using the promenade.

Walkway parking will be available over the whole festive period until the morning of Thursday 8 January.

(Picture credit: Manx Radio)

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