The Department of infrastructure says it spent more than £118,000 resurfacing Douglas Promenade earlier this year.
The work saw a stretch of road between the Sea Terminal and Broadway improved as a stopgap measure until a major scheme gets underway.
This week in Tynwald, Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer faced questions about the total amount spent after a press release from his department estimated it would cost around £75,000.
Mr Harmer said the true cost had been significantly higher:
Walker helped from beach after fall
Coastguards in Peel were called into action earlier when a walker injured themselves.
Don't fall for fishy squishies, says OFT
The Office of Fair Trading is warning parents after it seized counterfeit and unsafe squishies.
Need to finish your World Cup sticker album?
Are you still a few stickers short of completing your World Cup album? An event tomorrow could help!
Commissioners thank residents for touching up their bushes
Commissioners in Marown have thanked residents for giving their overgrown foliage some attention.
Avoid Blackboards after crash, say police
Police are advising motorists to steer clear of Blackboards Corner this afternoon.
Pre-season football festival kicks off today
FC Isle of Man joins three UK clubs in a summer tournament from today.
Be careful with dogs on hot pavements, warns fire service
The Island's Fire and Rescue service is reminding dog owners to take care of their pooches in the blazing hot weather.
Crash closes section of Mountain Road
Police say they're currently dealing with a crash on the Mountain Road.
