Posted on January 24, 2012
Bournemouth Airport – Route from A31 disrupted
From Thursday 2 February 2012, the next main phase will begin and will involve carriageway works, diversion of the drainage systems and modifying the level of the existing roundabout carriageway to enable the new dual carriageway section through the centre of the junction to be constructed. These closures will be phased and have been carefully planned to keep disruption to a minimum. Contractors will be working continuously from 7.30am on Mondays (day and night) until 5.30pm on Saturdays. On Sundays work will take place from 7.30am to 5.30pm. So if you are held up during these hours and nobody is working feel free to contact the main contractor!!! When are the closures happening?
Posted on January 24, 2012
A31 Dorset Road Closures – Latest
Upcoming Road Closures The planned programme of carriageway closures is as follows:-
- Monday 23 January for 5 nights - The A31 will be closed overnight in both directions between the Canford Bottom and Ameysford roundabouts, and between the Canford Bottom and Merley roundabouts to allow for carriageway work and traffic management amendments.
- Monday 30 January for 3 nights - The A31 will be closed overnight in both directions between Canford Bottom and Ameysford roundabouts to allow for carriageway work and traffic managment amendments.
- Monday 30 January for 5 nights - The A31 will be closed overnight in both directions between the Canford Bottom and Merley roundabouts to allow for carriageway work and traffic management amendments.
Posted on January 4, 2012
London’s Low Emission Zone – even effects Black Cabs
Transport For London (tfl) introduced the latest regulations on 3rd January 2012.
Briefly - 'If you want to drive a lorry, bus, coach or other specialist heavy diesel vehicle in the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) without paying a daily charge, it needs to meet certain emissions standards.' From 3 January 2012, these vehicles need to meet the Euro IV standard for particulate matter (PM), whether your vehicle is used for commercial or for private purposes. Black cabs manufactured 15 years ago are among the vehicles that could face up to £100 fines each day in London's new Low Emission Zone (LEZ), it has been revealed. Taxis, large vans and minibuses that are more than ten years old will be fined under new regulations to cut emissions in the capital city if they fail to meet new pollution limits, BBC News reports. From January 3rd, tougher restrictions under LEZ rules will be in line with European Union standards on pollution and could mean bans on vehicles that were produced before low emission technologies were introduced. Additionally, a 'no idling' campaign will also be launched later this month to encourage drivers to switch off their engines when they are at a standstill. Regulations for taxis means that ten per cent of the total fleet in the city could be banned, or face the fines. The LEZ operates in all areas of central and Greater London, along the of the M1 and M4 motorways and also at Heathrow Airport To find out if your vehicle is effected click herePosted on December 31, 2011
Major Road Closure – A4 London
Transport for London have said that the Hammersmith flyover (A4) will remain closed in both directions for urgent structural repairs. The damage has been caused by water leaking into the structure, including salt water due to de‑icing salt laid during the winter months, which has corroded and weakened the cables that help support the flyover. Safety is our top priority and we are working flat out, including inside the structure, to assess the damage and put in place a solution that will enable us to open the flyover as soon as possible and to identify the best long‑term solution. Local traffic diversions are currently in place, along with Variable Messaging Signs and traffic signal plans are being developed to reduce disruption and ease traffic flow however if you drive in London, you are strongly advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. We are working hard to complete the essential repairs. For live traffic news and advice please visit tfl.gov.uk/roadusers
