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B53 (Isle of Man)

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B53
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From:  Ballasalla (SC280698)
To:  Rondaldsway Airport (SC288688)
Distance:  0.8 miles (1.3 km)
Meets:  A5
Former Number(s):  A12
Highway Authorities

Isle of Man

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Isle of Man

Route outline (key)
B53 Ballasalla - Rondaldsway
The end of the B53

The B53 is a short B road, which follows the former northern end of the A12 out of Ballasalla. As originally created, the A12 formed a loop around the eastern side of what is now Ronaldsway Airport. However, mapping evidence suggests that this was very quickly severed by the extension of the main runway, and after several years of the A12 being split into two parts, the northern section was assigned the B53 number. This now starts at a roundabout on the A5 on the southern edge of Ballasalla, although this junction may be changed in the near future, as the Ballasalla Bypass is due to be connected to it. The B53 then heads south east along Balthane Road, passing through the large industrial estate which has grown up to the north of the airport. Before long it passes the last yard, and narrows as it heads out across the fields, curving southwards to end at an emergency gate into the airport.

Some maps suggest that the B53 actually continues further, turning left here and running along the single track lane as far as the bend. However, this was never part of the A12, and the active quarry is twice as far down the lane, so it seems unlikely that the route does continue.




B53 (Isle of Man)
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