Manky Signs

Bryn666 · Post by **Bryn666** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 14:21

Rambo wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2020 22:50 These caught my eye in Knutsford last week. The route numbers even before a556 work seem well out of date. Despite the the recent A556 work it seems Knutsford has missed out on new signage as this isn't the only one that is manky / out of date.

The A51 is the last road into Chester so it ignores the A556, it's right but a very old way of doing it. It does of course clearly pre-date the M56, which is the preferred route to Chester these days.

Rambo · Post by **Rambo** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 22:11

A56, Hoole, Chester. looking rather sorry for itself!

Rambo · Post by **Rambo** » Fri Jun 05, 2020 23:08

If you like manky signs, rural Cheshire is a good bet.

traffic-light-man · Post by **traffic-light-man** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:53

I imagine Rambo might have already mentioned this one, but I walked past it yesterday and thought it was worth a photo! This (and it's partner down the road) has survived some considerable road layout changes here over the years.

Rambo · Post by **Rambo** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 13:53

traffic-light-man wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:53 I imagine Rambo might have already mentioned this one, but I walked past it yesterday and thought it was worth a photo! This (and it's partner down the road) has survived some considerable road layout changes here over the years.

ah excellent. I haven't photographed them as it happens but have noticed it before along with the next blue bordered local one. I will have to take a wander next time i'm around there.

traffic-light-man · Post by **traffic-light-man** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 16:05

This being t'other one. I didn't have it down as particularly manky (except for the stickers), but its a nice city-centre blue border that's holding on.

Rambo · Post by **Rambo** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 16:14

traffic-light-man wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 16:05 This being t'other one. I didn't have it down as particularly manky (except for the stickers), but its a nice city-centre blue border that's holding on.

splendid. complete with missing light.

Rambo · Post by **Rambo** » Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:47

This was the other sign exiting a (now closed) side road at Eastham, Wirral. I have driven along here and the said side road into a works has had a barrier over it since at least 2005.

crazyknightsfan · Post by **crazyknightsfan** » Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:58

These (Tunnel) patches are a fascinating quirk.

Bryn666 · Post by **Bryn666** » Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:25

traffic-light-man wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:53 I imagine Rambo might have already mentioned this one, but I walked past it yesterday and thought it was worth a photo! This (and it's partner down the road) has survived some considerable road layout changes here over the years.

"Survived" is doing some heavy lifting there, given much of the sign is missing!

Osthagen · Post by **Osthagen** » Mon Jun 08, 2020 03:19

These at A1(M) J58 at the entry to the southbound sliproad have seen some better days.

CallumParry · Post by **CallumParry** » Tue Jun 09, 2020 13:27

Osthagen wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 03:19 These at A1(M) J58 at the entry to the southbound sliproad have seen some better days.

bit like the motorway it's self in that area definitely past it's shelf life

Rambo · Post by **Rambo** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 21:29

Can't remember if i've posted this before. This must be the mankiest one i've ever seen to date..

Rambo · Post by **Rambo** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 21:31

Then there is just over the road.. Not sure if i've ever come across another blue bordered route confirmation sign before?

Truvelo · Post by **Truvelo** » Sat Jun 13, 2020 21:08

I saw a sign today which is possibly the mankiest out there.

Anyone care to guess what the symbol is? It is a proper reflectorised highway sign and I managed to scrape a bit of the moss off it to see.

Chris Bertram · Post by **Chris Bertram** » Sat Jun 13, 2020 21:19

These are looking a bit past their best. In fact I believe they should have been removed years ago. They are "no waiting" roundels at the beginning of a restriction, and they were once commonplace, but not needed for a long time.

Truvelo · Post by **Truvelo** » Sat Jun 13, 2020 21:20

Chris - that link isn't working. It sticks on Malt House Lane and goes blank.

Chris Bertram · Post by **Chris Bertram** » Sat Jun 13, 2020 21:27

Truvelo wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 21:20 Chris - that link isn't working. It sticks on Malt House Lane and goes blank.

Darnit, the perils of trying to do a link to streetview from a mobile. I'll edit from my laptop tomorrow. Or if you want to try, it's at that point on the lane, looking towards the lakes.

Rambo · Post by **Rambo** » Sun Jun 14, 2020 11:37

I notice that driving along the A580 east Lancs road there are a couple of remaining blue bordered signs that have escaped upgrade at Astley. This being on the westbound carriageway.

jervi · Post by **jervi** » Sun Jun 14, 2020 15:28

Chris Bertram wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 21:27
Truvelo wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 21:20 Chris - that link isn't working. It sticks on Malt House Lane and goes blank.
Darnit, the perils of trying to do a link to streetview from a mobile. I'll edit from my laptop tomorrow. Or if you want to try, it's at that point on the lane, looking towards the lakes.

I presume they are like this?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.03621 ... 312!8i6656

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