Towerpower99
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I probably missed the info being posted but I wasn’t prepared for the M55 being closed last night and being shoved off the Motorway…also M6 was coned to the max… joy.
I know same here…just dumped off and and no signs in the dark….And M61 and M60
Horrendous. Took me over two hours to get back to South Manchester.
No diversion signs nothing.
haha i was the same. Got to Broughton roundabout eventually and missed the turning for A6 ended up going to preston then thought id better turn back ;-(I probably missed the info being posted but I wasn’t prepared for the M55 being closed last night and being shoved off the Motorway…also M6 was coned to the max… joy.
Absolute crap information - if there had been some indication that the M55/M6 junction was closed would have got off at the new junction. Again no indication that M61/M60 juction was closed but that was okay as there was no queue to get off - no diversion signs for anyone who didn't know the way to get back on though.And M61 and M60
Horrendous. Took me over two hours to get back to South Manchester.
No diversion signs nothing.
Yes, we got to Broughton and were sent off the motorway with no signage. That was fine as we went down past Asda to rejoin at 31A, but not helpful for those who don't know the area.I probably missed the info being posted but I wasn’t prepared for the M55 being closed last night and being shoved off the Motorway…also M6 was coned to the max… joy.
Aren't the Government waging war on us?We're motorists who cares?
It’s notIf it’s any consolation to the exiles I was at home in Poulton with a glass of wine in hand at 10 on the dot.
I always use google maps for the same reason, like you even if it’s a short journey that I do regularly. I’ve heard positive reviews of Waze, is it better than google maps?I am an ex-trucker and pretty much know how to get anywhere by the back roads but even so with all the shit traffic/crashes/roadworks.
I drove home to Scorton with mates to drop off in Catterall & Garstang which on the way home its faster to go to Broughton then A6.
My point is even though I know my way around I now put Waze(other smart maps are available) on for even fairly local journeys and that last night sent me back to Windy Harbour off at Kirkham.
Obviously, it wouldn't have affected me like others but the point is just put Waze on as a precaution and it's saved me loads of traffic grief.......
You must live not too far from me with that journey. Due to work commitments I couldn’t go last night, sounds like I was lucky in the travel sense.Yes, we got to Broughton and were sent off the motorway with no signage. That was fine as we went down past Asda to rejoin at 31A, but not helpful for those who don't know the area.
Same occurred when we got to the other end of the M61 where we couldn't join the M60, again with no warning or signage.
Then again when the M62 was shut between J26 and J27, resulting in a trip around Halifax near The Shay. Home around 1.00 am for me.
Could have been worse, at least we won.
I stick to Google Maps. Waze can try to be too clever sometimes and send everyone into the same small shortcuts so you get blocked there instead.I always use google maps for the same reason, like you even if it’s a short journey that I do regularly. I’ve heard positive reviews of Waze, is it better than google maps?
Thanks, that’s interesting, will be interesting to hear what others say. Google Maps is excellent, I’ve only had a couple of minor issues over the years so I’d need a lot of persuasion to change. I used to drive 15-20 miles each way to work with around 7 or 8 different routes and it used to save me well over an hour of travelling each week.I stick to Google Maps. Waze can try to be too clever sometimes and send everyone into the same small shortcuts so you get blocked there instead.
You coming to Bolton with the box of toys Captain sensible?Thanks, that’s interesting, will be interesting to hear what others say. Google Maps is excellent, I’ve only had a couple of minor issues over the years so I’d need a lot of persuasion to change. I used to drive 15-20 miles each way to work with around 7 or 8 different routes and it used to save me well over an hour if travelling each week.
Non-football family weekend unfortunately Doing Bromley?You coming to Bolton with the box of toys Captain sensible?
As was I, but in Bispham.. Sorry guys.If it’s any consolation to the exiles I was at home in Poulton with a glass of wine in hand at 10 on the dot.
Doubt itNon-football family weekend unfortunately Doing Bromley?
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/road-closure-report/Could do with an easy to use website to show planned roadworks, especially motorway closures. I’ve not seen anything that is quick and highlights where on your planned route works will be going on. Highways England lists them all but I find it awkward to sift through. Google maps is fine real time but not for planning in advance.
I think the Highways Agency site/Twitter is supposed to be what you sayCould do with an easy to use website to show planned roadworks, especially motorway closures. I’ve not seen anything that is quick and highlights where on your planned route works will be going on. Highways England lists them all but I find it awkward to sift through. Google maps is fine real time but not for planning in advance.
Yep, I’ve done the same with Google maps in the past but learnt my lesson nowI also nearly always have Waze on when travelling anywhere and has been invaluable, the few occasions I’ve thought it couldn’t be right and went the way I preferred, I soon realised it to be a mistake
There were three of us we followed a star and ended up in BethlehemYes, we got to Broughton and were sent off the motorway with no signage. That was fine as we went down past Asda to rejoin at 31A, but not helpful for those who don't know the area.
Same occurred when we got to the other end of the M61 where we couldn't join the M60, again with no warning or signage.
Then again when the M62 was shut between J26 and J27, resulting in a trip around Halifax near The Shay. Home around 1.00 am for me.
Could have been worse, at least we won.
Yep those roadworks have been there ages and nowhere near done yet. The route is often gridlocked !If you're driving over to Yorkshire at night, do not be tempted to come off at Junction 24 for Halifax, it was, on our journey, another sticking point being dug up bi directional controlled single file traffic and some clown lead all the traffic into the road works. Bradford is also , like Leeds a nightmare presently. Fortunately I was first out before Wizaard circa 12.35.
Very small chance, most of these roadworks happen late evening overnight so should not affect travel home after 3pm game. The site linked above posted by A13 seems to work well, no works planned on the roads I use this Saturday.What chance is there of all these traffic problems on Saturday?
Cheers. But to be on the safe side, I’ll set off in good time Saturday morning and return straight after the finish.Very small chance, most of these roadworks happen late evening overnight so should not affect travel home after 3pm game. The site linked above posted by A13 seems to work well, no works planned on the roads I use this Saturday.
Met office showing it as cloudy with 10% chance of rain practically all day.Cheers. But to be on the safe side, I’ll set off in good time Saturday morning and return straight after the finish.
And, what’s the weather forecast for “The Gold Coast” on Saturday? W. Yorkshire is expecting prolonged rain every day for the next eight days and the fields/golf courses are already saturated.
Weather forecast is okCheers. But to be on the safe side, I’ll set off in good time Saturday morning and return straight after the finish.
And, what’s the weather forecast for “The Gold Coast” on Saturday? W. Yorkshire is expecting prolonged rain every day for the next eight days and the fields/golf courses are already saturated.
The reason I didn't go to be honest. Had a 6am start and it was either leaving the game early to avoid the cones going up at 9pm or saving me all the hassle and just buying TW - reading some of the comments about how cold it apparently was am glad of my choice!!And M61 and M60
Horrendous. Took me over two hours to get back to South Manchester.
No diversion signs nothing.
You did right. Wise choice. The fact that Fylde were at home to Oldham compounded the problem.The reason I didn't go to be honest. Had a 6am start and it was either leaving the game early to avoid the cones going up at 9pm or saving me all the hassle and just buying TW - reading some of the comments about how cold it apparently was am glad of my choice!!