What to do about the upcoming M5 roadworks at J1 and J2
Discussion
I have a fairly lengthy daily commute from Stratford on Avon to West Bromwich. It generally takes just under one hour, but can be somewhat variable due to regular traffic congestion over 6 miles from J4 northwards (it moves, albeit slowly).
In April they are going to start roadworks between J2 and J1 which is going to restrict the motorway to ONE LANE
in each direction for 18 months!!!!
The impact of this doesn't bear thinking about. I foresee gridlock in the area, probably all day never mind for a couple of hours either side of rush hour.
I'm at a loss about what to do, I could try to take the train but that means a daily cost of around £35 on tickets/parking and I'd need to buy another car to leave at work (since I need to go out from the office regularly to visit clients). Plus the door to door time is going to be considerable.......I'll have no home life.......
Maybe a motorbike (I have a full test) but I don't relish the thought of filtering through all that traffic - I can foresee frustrated motorists taking exception to that and being awkward / dangerous to motorcyclists.
In April they are going to start roadworks between J2 and J1 which is going to restrict the motorway to ONE LANE
in each direction for 18 months!!!!The impact of this doesn't bear thinking about. I foresee gridlock in the area, probably all day never mind for a couple of hours either side of rush hour.
I'm at a loss about what to do, I could try to take the train but that means a daily cost of around £35 on tickets/parking and I'd need to buy another car to leave at work (since I need to go out from the office regularly to visit clients). Plus the door to door time is going to be considerable.......I'll have no home life.......
Maybe a motorbike (I have a full test) but I don't relish the thought of filtering through all that traffic - I can foresee frustrated motorists taking exception to that and being awkward / dangerous to motorcyclists.
wibblebrain said:
I have a fairly lengthy daily commute from Stratford on Avon to West Bromwich. It generally takes just under one hour, but can be somewhat variable due to regular traffic congestion over 6 miles from J4 northwards (it moves, albeit slowly).
In April they are going to start roadworks between J2 and J1 which is going to restrict the motorway to ONE LANE in each direction for 18 months!!!!
The impact of this doesn't bear thinking about. I foresee gridlock in the area, probably all day never mind for a couple of hours either side of rush hour.
I'm at a loss about what to do, I could try to take the train but that means a daily cost of around £35 on tickets/parking and I'd need to buy another car to leave at work (since I need to go out from the office regularly to visit clients). Plus the door to door time is going to be considerable.......I'll have no home life.......
Maybe a motorbike (I have a full test) but I don't relish the thought of filtering through all that traffic - I can foresee frustrated motorists taking exception to that and being awkward / dangerous to motorcyclists.
Source?In April they are going to start roadworks between J2 and J1 which is going to restrict the motorway to ONE LANE
in each direction for 18 months!!!!The impact of this doesn't bear thinking about. I foresee gridlock in the area, probably all day never mind for a couple of hours either side of rush hour.
I'm at a loss about what to do, I could try to take the train but that means a daily cost of around £35 on tickets/parking and I'd need to buy another car to leave at work (since I need to go out from the office regularly to visit clients). Plus the door to door time is going to be considerable.......I'll have no home life.......
Maybe a motorbike (I have a full test) but I don't relish the thought of filtering through all that traffic - I can foresee frustrated motorists taking exception to that and being awkward / dangerous to motorcyclists.
Mammasaid said:
Source?
A search on the Highways England website brings up planned works, not sure about the 1 Lane though. http://roads.highways.gov.uk/regions/all-regions/?...
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/transport-news/...
I don't think I'll bother going Cornwall or Devon for a while
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 19th February 13:09
wibblebrain said:
In April they are going to start roadworks between J2 and J1 which is going to restrict the motorway to ONE LANE in each direction for 18 months!!!!
in each direction for 18 months!!!!speedyguy said:
Mammasaid said:
Source?
A search on the Highways England website brings up planned works, not sure about the 1 Lane though. http://roads.highways.gov.uk/regions/west-midlands...
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/transport-news/...
gov.uk said:
To minimise disruption to customers, we will carry out this work predominantly at night under various lane closures, with some isolated weekend closures of the slip roads at junctions 1 and 2. In addition to the lane closures, we will also put in place a temporary speed limit through the work as it would not be safe to run the national speed limit through narrow lanes. We will also need limited weekend overnight closures of the motorway from junction 1 to 2. During each full closure, we will put a fully signed diversion routes in place.
Local rag said:
Bosses said traffic management during the works was still being finalised.
Operating three narrow lanes of traffic is one option being explored.
Operating three narrow lanes of traffic is one option being explored.
Do you mean this:
highways england said:
M5 J1-2 Oldbury viaduct: preparatory work
We need to carry out essential work to repair the waterproofing between M5 junctions 1-2. This will ensure that people continue to have safe and reliable journeys on this section of the M5.
We have started preparatory work at this section to help us prepare for the main scheme, which will start after Easter 2017.
We started some preliminary work in December 2016, consisting of site investigations and surveys, to assess the extent of the preparatory work needed. As part of the preparatory work we will carry out resurfacing, replacement of bridge expansion joints and improvements to drainage.
To minimise disruption to customers, we will carry out this work predominantly at night under various lane closures, with some isolated weekend closures of the slip roads at junctions 1 and 2. In addition to the lane closures, we will also put in place a temporary speed limit through the work as it would not be safe to run the national speed limit through narrow lanes. We will also need limited weekend overnight closures of the motorway from junction 1 to 2. During each full closure, we will put a fully signed diversion routes in place.
suggests that lane closure won't be day time...We need to carry out essential work to repair the waterproofing between M5 junctions 1-2. This will ensure that people continue to have safe and reliable journeys on this section of the M5.
We have started preparatory work at this section to help us prepare for the main scheme, which will start after Easter 2017.
We started some preliminary work in December 2016, consisting of site investigations and surveys, to assess the extent of the preparatory work needed. As part of the preparatory work we will carry out resurfacing, replacement of bridge expansion joints and improvements to drainage.
To minimise disruption to customers, we will carry out this work predominantly at night under various lane closures, with some isolated weekend closures of the slip roads at junctions 1 and 2. In addition to the lane closures, we will also put in place a temporary speed limit through the work as it would not be safe to run the national speed limit through narrow lanes. We will also need limited weekend overnight closures of the motorway from junction 1 to 2. During each full closure, we will put a fully signed diversion routes in place.
Mammasaid said:
Source?
It was a different Express and Star article - information on that online article seems to have changed since I last read itIf they keep 3 lanes open it may not be as catastrophic as I am imagining.
wibblebrain said:
Mammasaid said:
Source?
It was a different Express and Star article - information on that online article seems to have changed since I last read itIf they keep 3 lanes open it may not be as catastrophic as I am imagining.
Still quite often come off at M6 J10 and divert westwards.
They're still at it between junctions four to six, in its fifth year now (various works), this last lot was due to be finished last October.
Like the OP, I too am dreading the jnc 1 to 2 stuff, they just tell porkies, they will close what lanes they want, when they want, even close it all day if they screw up.
On the 4 to 6 stuff they have even put temporary speed limits on the A38 due to residents moaning that traffic dares to use "their" road (the main A38 non the less) when the HA shuts the motorway.
Narrow lanes without restricting HGVs to lane one, so the t
ts hit each other whilst tailgating cars that are trying to stick to the 50 MPH limit.
Why does this ste take so long ?
Why don't they work 24/7 on one section, get that finished, then start on another ?
Like the OP, I too am dreading the jnc 1 to 2 stuff, they just tell porkies, they will close what lanes they want, when they want, even close it all day if they screw up.
On the 4 to 6 stuff they have even put temporary speed limits on the A38 due to residents moaning that traffic dares to use "their" road (the main A38 non the less) when the HA shuts the motorway.
Narrow lanes without restricting HGVs to lane one, so the t
ts hit each other whilst tailgating cars that are trying to stick to the 50 MPH limit.Why does this s
te take so long ?Why don't they work 24/7 on one section, get that finished, then start on another ?
Nigel Worc's said:
Why does this ste take so long ?
Relying on private sector contractors te take so long ?
Nigel Worc's said:
Why don't they work 24/7 on one section, get that finished, then start on another ?
You mean shut whole sections of motorway 24/7 for months ? That would be popular
I doubt the contractors could muster the qualified staff and supply lines to do 24/7speedyguy said:
Nigel Worc's said:
Why does this ste take so long ?
Relying on private sector contractors te take so long ?Nigel Worc's said:
Why don't they work 24/7 on one section, get that finished, then start on another ?
You mean shut whole sections of motorway 24/7 for months ? That would be popular I doubt the contractors could muster the qualified staff and supply lines to do 24/7Simple. 45 minutes train from Stratford to Snow Hill, change onto the Metro for 15 minutes to West Brom. A season ticket monthly pass etc will cut the cost down considerably. Consider Brompton folding bike if working any distance from centre of West Brom as can be taken on the tram, West Brom is a very cycle friendly part of the Midlands.
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