A number of green lanes will be closed during the TT period this year to combat damage being caused by off-road bikers.

The Department of Infrastructure has applied for temporary closures of a small number of routes between 23 May to 6 June.

The lanes selected are on the uplands and are generally dead-ends that lead to areas of open hillside in the vicinity of the TT Course.

Infrastructure Minister Dr Michelle Haywood - speaking live on Manx Radio Breakfast this morning - explained the move.