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:
Parking permit review 'on the way' - but not yet
The Island's parking permit system will be reviewed - but Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says she doesn't know when.
No complaints about locked-in cars at Villa Marina
Education, Sport and Minister Daphne Caine says she doesn't know how many cars have been locked in overnight at the Villa Marina - but nobody's complained in the last six months.
Planning application goes in for cannabis club
A planning application's been submitted to change a building in Ramsey into a cannabis social club.
46 babies born last month, says Jane Crookall
The Isle of Man welcomed 46 new residents last month, according to the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit.
Be responsible with fireworks, urge police
Police are asking people to be responsible with fireworks on Bonfire Night tonight.
AI videos of injured TT racers "sick" and "disrespectful"
Social media users have hit out after someone uploaded a series of AI-generated videos appearing to show injured riders being treated during Manx race festivals.
Fireworks displays in East and West tonight
Douglas and Peel fireworks displays will both be held tonight - with the weather expected to be a bit dryer!
Winter checks find 13 minor faults - and see car seized
Police say more than one in three vehicles stopped last night had some sort of minor problem.
