M180 J3 to J2 Bridge works

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XC70
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M180 J3 to J2 Bridge works

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Anyone know what is going on with the above project?

We have had about 2 years of a lane 1 closure under the bridge with a 70 limit. Then about 5 months ago things seemed to start happening with a 50 limit, contractor cabins at the side of the road and some concrete blocks protecting lane 1. We then had a few weekend closures where they removed one of the beams on the over bridge, and the following closure replaced the beam with a new one. The road re-opened with a 30 limit through the works. Now the road was closed again last weekend and it would appear that the beam has been removed and from what I could judge coming the other way, the 30 limit is gone. So I am somewhat confused what needs to be done and what is happening. Anyone got any insider knowledge?
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XC70
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Re: M180 J3 to J2 Bridge works

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Guess it is just a mystery then. I will keep watching for progress.
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Re: M180 J3 to J2 Bridge works

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Yes, the beam had the wrong dimensions, I can't recall exactly what was measured wrong, I wasn't aware of what decision was made, sounds like they've taken it out & maybe casting a new beam. A lorry hit the bridge which caused the original beam to be damaged & needing replacing IIRC.
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XC70
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Re: M180 J3 to J2 Bridge works

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Ah I see. Thanks for the info.

Not sure why there was the 30 limit for a couple of weeks, although there are adjacent pylon restringing works so maybe to do with that.
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Re: M180 J3 to J2 Bridge works

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XC70 wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 20:46 Ah I see. Thanks for the info.

Not sure why there was the 30 limit for a couple of weeks, although there are adjacent pylon restringing works so maybe to do with that.
The 30 limit, with no enforcement at all, was ridiculously dangerous with some extreme speed differences between those observing it and those who... were not.
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Re: M180 J3 to J2 Bridge works

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Hdeng16 wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2024 13:24
XC70 wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 20:46 Ah I see. Thanks for the info.

Not sure why there was the 30 limit for a couple of weeks, although there are adjacent pylon restringing works so maybe to do with that.
The 30 limit, with no enforcement at all, was ridiculously dangerous with some extreme speed differences between those observing it and those who... were not.
Yup. Indeed. I value my licence so at risk of enforcement other than cameras, came down to 30 as safely as possible in the inside lane and braced for the HGVs flying past.....
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