These "Roundabout Drifters" in Fleet & Farnborough..
Discussion
loose cannon said:
bracken78 said:
I to have noticed this. Is the Pyestock the round about with 2 exit and entry points... i.e. pointless!
I'll keep an eye out the TVR in Church Crookham.
I think that roundabout is in preparation for The uk's biggest warehouse storage centre,I'll keep an eye out the TVR in Church Crookham.
Make the most of that road because soon it will be full of lorrys day and night
https://www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/property-developer...
edc said:
If you live in the neighbouring areas of Fleet or Farnborough then you will ha e relieved some correspondence on this and some notice of the public presentations/consultations.
Ok, was not aware of that. I live in Church Crookham so to far away to receive some correspondence. just to add, I have no issues in building house so long as the infrastructure is improved accordingly (schools, roads, doctors etc.). An example would be getting onto Kennels Lane when coming from the M3. Would it be added to the round about to the West and not having to go via the BMW round about (if that makes sense).The council's request for a Fleet bypass through this new development seems like a good idea, i.e. to carry traffic between Church Crookham and the M3, as opposed to queuing via Fleet station.
PS Has anybody else noticed that the new lights near BMW HQ have very recently started to generate a morning tailback for a good mile from Fleet direction? Has the timing been adjusted or is it just the extra cars from new housing pushing this juntion beyond the limit of "smooth" traffic flow?
PS Has anybody else noticed that the new lights near BMW HQ have very recently started to generate a morning tailback for a good mile from Fleet direction? Has the timing been adjusted or is it just the extra cars from new housing pushing this juntion beyond the limit of "smooth" traffic flow?
At about 08:30 to be more precise. Been through a couple of times this week around 09:00, like today, and its been clear. The issue around 08:30 is all the people trying to turn right at the filter towards BMW. Once this lane is full on a red light it prevents the other two lanes from getting towards the M3 and then this backs up towards Fleet (Heron on the Lake and Ancell's Farm playing field).
I wonder if the BMW employees keep strict office hours like the old Nokia seemed to. Was always grid-lock on the Nokia side of the former roundabout at emptying-out time.
I wonder if the BMW employees keep strict office hours like the old Nokia seemed to. Was always grid-lock on the Nokia side of the former roundabout at emptying-out time.
Edited by DJT on Thursday 10th November 13:07
MikeGF said:
Keep the noise down when you are out drifting in the early hours, I am trying to sleep....
But it sounds like you are having fun ;-)
Evidence on most large roundabouts in the area now.
What's it all about then??
Cheers
Mike
There is never a Bus leaking diesel when you need one .....But it sounds like you are having fun ;-)
Evidence on most large roundabouts in the area now.
What's it all about then??
Cheers
Mike
bracken78 - I'm in Church Crookham too and we have received a letter from the council about it, so not sure why you haven't?
SVTRick - Funny you should say that. There are 2 roundabouts in the area that seem prone to diesel spillage and always seem "slippery" when out in my Caterham and are always sideways fun! The "mini" roundabout at the end/beginning (depending on which way you are going) of Hartley Wintney highstreet - Particularly when I am turning right coming from the A30 from Hook way and then up to Fleet, from buses I guess.
The second is the "new" roundabout up towards Blackbushe, always slippery for me, i'm assuming from the Rob Collard lorries from the site up the road.
All good fun
Cheers
MikeGF
SVTRick - Funny you should say that. There are 2 roundabouts in the area that seem prone to diesel spillage and always seem "slippery" when out in my Caterham and are always sideways fun! The "mini" roundabout at the end/beginning (depending on which way you are going) of Hartley Wintney highstreet - Particularly when I am turning right coming from the A30 from Hook way and then up to Fleet, from buses I guess.
The second is the "new" roundabout up towards Blackbushe, always slippery for me, i'm assuming from the Rob Collard lorries from the site up the road.
All good fun
Cheers
MikeGF
DJT said:
At about 08:30 to be more precise. Been through a couple of times this week around 09:00, like today, and its been clear. The issue around 08:30 is all the people trying to turn right at the filter towards BMW. Once this lane is full on a red light it prevents the other two lanes from getting towards the M3 and then this backs up towards Fleet (Heron on the Lake and Ancell's Farm playing field).
I wonder if the BMW employees keep strict office hours like the old Nokia seemed to. Was always grid-lock on the Nokia side of the former roundabout at emptying-out time.
I'm currently working there. BMW and MINI have flexible hours, but Alphabet (one of the three group companies) have fixed shifts, so there is a bit of a rush at certain times, but nothing to cause inbound jams. Yesterday I arrived at 9am, the traffic was queueing as you describe, but (I rode round the outside on my motorbike) only a small proportion was BMW vehicles. i.e. nothing queueing at the BNW gate and tailing back. The majority of traffic at those lights seems to be trying to get into Farnborough - crossing that train line seems to be the main isssue to me. I wonder if the BMW employees keep strict office hours like the old Nokia seemed to. Was always grid-lock on the Nokia side of the former roundabout at emptying-out time.
Edited by DJT on Thursday 10th November 13:07
MikeGF said:
bracken78 - I'm in Church Crookham too and we have received a letter from the council about it, so not sure why you haven't?
SVTRick - Funny you should say that. There are 2 roundabouts in the area that seem prone to diesel spillage and always seem "slippery" when out in my Caterham and are always sideways fun! The "mini" roundabout at the end/beginning (depending on which way you are going) of Hartley Wintney highstreet - Particularly when I am turning right coming from the A30 from Hook way and then up to Fleet, from buses I guess.
The second is the "new" roundabout up towards Blackbushe, always slippery for me, i'm assuming from the Rob Collard lorries from the site up the road.
All good fun
Slippery for you I have no chance with 575 RWHP - yikes
Cheers
MikeGF
SVTRick - Funny you should say that. There are 2 roundabouts in the area that seem prone to diesel spillage and always seem "slippery" when out in my Caterham and are always sideways fun! The "mini" roundabout at the end/beginning (depending on which way you are going) of Hartley Wintney highstreet - Particularly when I am turning right coming from the A30 from Hook way and then up to Fleet, from buses I guess.
The second is the "new" roundabout up towards Blackbushe, always slippery for me, i'm assuming from the Rob Collard lorries from the site up the road.
All good fun
Slippery for you I have no chance with 575 RWHP - yikes
Cheers
MikeGF
Due to be completed early next month....
https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/ro...
It will probably drag on though, so another month I'd expect.
https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/ro...
It will probably drag on though, so another month I'd expect.
DJT said:
Big queues again today to the new lights near Kennel's Lane. Also, seeing the traffic backed up on Minley road from the M3 back to to Blackbushe, think these new queues may be side effects from people avoiding Camberley/A30. Anybody know when they (should) finish?
Well given that the M3 S*art Motorway was due to finish in Autumn 2016 but is now (allegedly) due to finish sometime in 2017 I wouldn't hold my breath (probably be dead before the work is finished)!My best advice would be to avoid the area at all costs - it is just miserable (on a good day)!
Mr Tidy said:
Well given that the M3 S*art Motorway was due to finish in Autumn 2016 but is now (allegedly) due to finish sometime in 2017 I wouldn't hold my breath (probably be dead before the work is finished)!
My best advice would be to avoid the area at all costs - it is just miserable (on a good day)!
It is... My premises is in North Camp, last week I had to do a delivery to Sandhurst (just near Rackstraws). I left at 6.45am, bearing in mind I need to be back by 8am to open up - I only just made it. 1hr 15 mins to get to Sandhurst and back.My best advice would be to avoid the area at all costs - it is just miserable (on a good day)!
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