SPECs on Avonmouth bridge - Roadworks imminent!

[Moose.]

We all knew it was coming From 1st September to end of December and will effect both directions:

http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/19275.as...

Looks like they're being more optimistic with the time scale this time at 4 months. To do the southbound carriageway they estimated 6 months but finished early, so we can only hope the same happens this time

[MudSkipper]

It's times like this I really do hate living in Portishead...it's going to be a total nightmare

[Barry Ashcroft]

Does anybody know anyone who has been done by a spec's camera as I think they don't work.

[AngryApples]

Often wondered this as I see loads of people ignoring them

[Moose.]

It's a good point chaps, as I too have seen people wizzing by in SPECs zones. Can't believe they couldn't have seen them, so makes me wonder if they are ever switched on

Isn't there also a requirement to have one camera per lane and if you switch lanes they technically cannot prosecute? I notice, sometimes, there's only two cameras which in theory cannot monitor three lanes(?)

[RemaL]

Moose. said:

Isn't there also a requirement to have one camera per lane and if you switch lanes they technically cannot prosecute? I notice, sometimes, there's only two cameras which in theory cannot monitor three lanes(?)

and that is why I enjoy using all three lanes when going through these camera's in a safe manner

[Allyc85]

Noo, the road works were a complete bd last time nd even had an effect on the traffic back as far as Bridgewater at times

[Moose.]

Really? Last time I was away on a training course for 6 months, so didn't have to suffer it. This year I'm back working in Bristol again

[Yertis]

RemaL said:

Moose. said:

Isn't there also a requirement to have one camera per lane and if you switch lanes they technically cannot prosecute? I notice, sometimes, there's only two cameras which in theory cannot monitor three lanes(?)

and that is why I enjoy using all three lanes when going through these camera's in a safe manner

Haven't you seen the signs that say "Stay in lane for your safety so we can more easily dip our hand in your wallet"?

I think they do work, but I wonder what the threshold is above which they persecute? I usually just lock the cruise control at whatever speed.

[black1]

MudSkipper said:

It's times like this I really do hate living in Portishead...it's going to be a total nightmare

is it not allways a nightmare,wot with the cabstand and j19 traffic !

[chr15b]

i so very nearly lost my license on there 10 years ago!

[MudSkipper]

black1 said:

MudSkipper said:

It's times like this I really do hate living in Portishead...it's going to be a total nightmare

is it not allways a nightmare,wot with the cabstand and j19 traffic !

You must be a local too.

Cabstand is a joke, and I dont have too much choice but to go through it each day. Problem is there's now too many people living here for the roads. The Portbury Hundreds is a joke most mornings and it'll only get worse with the road works.

I only work in Filton, but theres not really another route to take...here comes the 1.5hr journeys to work again!!!

[AngryApples]

I'm losing the plot now over Specs

For my journey (WSM to Reading)

They might as well just stick cameras at J10 (Bracknell) M4 followed by cameras at J21 (WSM) M5

And average me for the whole f'ing journey

Mumble, moan, groan, thieving money grabbing bastids

[MudSkipper]

I happened to notice yesterday that the specs are starting at the top of Hallen Bank, just after J17 south bound...there is no need at all for the camereas to start that far up the motorway!

[RemaL]

Yertis said:

RemaL said:

Moose. said:

Isn't there also a requirement to have one camera per lane and if you switch lanes they technically cannot prosecute? I notice, sometimes, there's only two cameras which in theory cannot monitor three lanes(?)

and that is why I enjoy using all three lanes when going through these camera's in a safe manner

Haven't you seen the signs that say "Stay in lane for your safety so we can more easily dip our hand in your wallet"?

I think they do work, but I wonder what the threshold is above which they persecute? I usually just lock the cruise control at whatever speed.

must have missed the "stay in lane" but if I did see it it's only a suggestion I thought. much like don't undertake. not illegal just frowned upon

and agree mostly use cruise control also

[dazren]

HTF can they need more roadworks on that bridge. It had years of roadworks only recently.

Muppets.

[Dr Dave]

dazren said:

HTF can they need more roadworks on that bridge. It had years of roadworks only recently.

Muppets.

The Northbound bridge deck is to be rehabilitated using the special surfacing machinery and a very special surfacing material (Gassaphalt if you really want to know....YAWN!) as the Southbound carriageway has been done, which you'll agree is now the best it's ever been. Currently the old Northbound surface is akin to a rally special stage!!

Edited by Dr Dave on Sunday 23 August 14:30

[GavGav]

Dr Dave said:

dazren said:

HTF can they need more roadworks on that bridge. It had years of roadworks only recently.

Muppets.

The Southbound bridge deck is to be rehabilitated using the special surfacing machinery and a very special surfacing material (Gassaphalt if you really want to know....YAWN!) as the Northbound carriageway has been done, which you'll agree is now the best it's ever been. Currently the old Northbound surface is akin to a rally special stage!!

What happened with the potholes that suddenly appeared on the Northbound carriageway a couple of weeks ago?

[Dr Dave]

Repaired by the pothole repair elves who come out at night!

[chimtvr]

I've been waiting for pothole elves to fix my drives for 2 years....
rw gale pikeys would do!