Work on Briarhill RB (Lynch) avoid if possible

biko

Will last aprox 10 weeks.
Workers will not close lanes during peak hours (7am-10am and 4pm-7pm)
www.galwaycity.ie will update with traffic info.
http://www.galwaycity.ie/GeneralNews/260811_02.html

This thread is not about RB pro/cons nor city officials competence, it's to inform commuters.
Please don't clog it up with too much general chat so people can follow what's going on and if anything changes.

Das Kitty

Yay, I can't wait!




Well, the bridge-works haven't been too bad with the peak hours unaffected (outside of that first week), so hopefully this will run smoothly too.

Storm 10

Could not understand what they are doing on the Bridge at lunchtime, they are digging up all the new road surface at the lights that they only filled in last week, they have the lights turned off now with a stop go system in operation, its chaotic as usual

James Forde

10 weeks from when? The 26th?

They haven't started yet??

Samich

Storm 10 wrote: »

Could not understand what they are doing on the Bridge at lunchtime, they are digging up all the new road surface at the lights that they only filled in last week, they have the lights turned off now with a stop go system in operation, its chaotic as usual

Probably just a temporary surface they put down for nights.

lucianot

No works have started yet...

cats.life

when are they going to start ? they were busey with cones on friday at briarhill. thought they were getting ready for yesterday.

Stench Blossoms

Looks like they were starting this evening when I was coming home at 5.

biko

Since they can't close lanes during peak hours they probably waited until rush hour was over.
Good to know it's on schedule this time, hopefully the 10 weeks will also be on schedule *many fingers crossed*

hoody

I've heard the work is due to start in earnest tomorrow, and that traffic in certain directions will be reduced to one lane at off-peak times - no idea of how this will work unfortunately. I did hear that the traffic management plan for the works at this roundabout has only been agreed in the past week, but the contractor is hopeful there won't be too much disruption... here's hoping!

Sponge Bob

hoody wrote: »

the contractor is hopeful there won't be too much disruption... here's hoping!

Hopefully the corpo had the wit to stipulate night time working on occasion...oh wait!!!:eek:

desaparecidos

Nothing happening down there tonight.

Already 2 days behind schedule.

lucianot

According to the GCC web-site the works will not take place during peak times.

biko

They're supposed to be working in 45 mins so should be there with cones and whatnot right now.
Did anyone see them at RB this morning yet?

lucianot

Nothing at 9:10 am.

dloob

No lane closures until next week.
http://www.galwayindependent.com/local-news/local-news/works-begin-on-first-n6-roundabout-20110928/

biko

Traffic disruption is expected at the Lynch Roundabout at Briarhill from next Monday, 3 October, as works begin to replace the roundabout with a signalised traffic junction, as part of the controversial N6 Bothar na dTreabh Multi-Modal Corridor Scheme.

A city council spokesman confirmed that there would not be any lane closures on the approaches to the Lynch Roundabout this week, as works are largely preparatory at this point.

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Acidflash

Passed at about 2pm, a few guys were cutting / digging up the shrubs in the center of it.

Caggles

Just a thought, with new lights going in on some of the roundabouts, where do all the plants go that are being uprooted,surely they will not be wasted or not put to use on some other council space. After all they must have cost a fair bit of cash to do up these roundabouts with the planting schemes. I would like to think that all the money spent on plants/trees/etc...would not be going to waste...and after all it is the season for transplanting!!

yer man!

There was a gardener lad checking all the plants the last day, looked like he was seeing what could be saved, i dunno.

Iwannahurl

Much of the driving on that roundabout is beyond redemption, however.

On Sunday I was overtaken, as usual, by a motorist travelling at speed in the left lane, contrary to the signage and the inside lane/right turn rule.

what_traffic

Surprised this thread has not been more active - are the works not impacting on road users at the minute? Have only been going through it at off peak times. The center of the roundabout is nearly fully removed.

Das Kitty

what_traffic wrote: »

Surprised this thread has not been more active - are the works not impacting on road users at the minute? Have only been going through it at off peak times. The center of the roundabout is nearly fully removed.

There's no change that I have noticed yet, it's still acting as a roundabout.

cats.life

im suprised that there are no accidents cos of drivers looking in the rounabout to see whats what.

Work was going on this (Saturday) afternoon - they seem to have started on some of the lanes into the roundabout. Lots going on.

Got an update for anyone travelling through this one

Update from Galway City Council: URGENT WORKS UPDATE

There will be major localised disruption to Traffic at Brierhill (Lynch) Roundabout
for Surfacing Works on the following nights.

" Tonight (Tuesday November 8th) from 8pm until 3am
" Wednesday November 9th from 8pm until 3am
" Thursday November 10th from 8pm until 3am
" Friday November 11th from 8pm until 3am

Motorists are asked to avoid the junction if possible during these hours.
There will be no access to the N6 from Parkmore. This traffic should divert via the Tuam Road (N17) or via the N18 at Carnmore Cross.
& Other routes will encounter delays, which may be significant for periods.

Normal Traffic conditions will be in effect from 7am to 7pm.

All efforts shall be made to ensure rapid access for Emergency Services.

biko

There will be major localised disruption to Traffic at Briarhill (Lynch) Roundabout for Surfacing Works on the following nights.

" Tonight (Tuesday November 8th) from 8pm until 3am
" Wednesday November 9th from 8pm until 3am
" Thursday November 10th from 8pm until 3am
" Friday November 11th from 8pm until 3am

Motorists are asked to avoid the junction if possible during these hours.

Has it worked well so far for commuters?

Das Kitty

biko wrote: »

Has it worked well so far for commuters?

I've had no problem at all. They're doing an excellent job of not causing tailbacks.

Lucifer31

I pass that way each day, and I must say they've noticeably been putting an effort into carrying out the most potentially traffic disrupting work outside of peak traffic hours (night time).
So far so good, not that I'm looking forward to traffic lights though...

Sponge Bob

I gotta say fair play to the Corpo for biting the bullet and doing most of the disruptive work at night. It has taken a loooooong time for them to cop on...maybe it was the utter chaos they caused around Newcastle in early September that finally made them do the right thing.

I would be happier if they said they wre going to continue with this policy in future and to clearly identify the key cross city routes where night time working will be the norm in future.

dr.bollocko

Chaos today at lunchtime on the good ole bodkin and QB.

biko

This thread is about Briarhill only.

Das Kitty

There was a bit of a backlog yesterday evening after 5 from Parkmore down. It seems to be coming along well this morning as I was coming past.

ciotog

Traffic on Doughiska Road heading towards Briarhill has been heavy the past few mornings.

antoobrien

It would appear that excrement has finally hit the fan on this one today.

lucianot

I hope the mini-merry-go-roundabout it's only temporary. :rolleyes:

Das Kitty

I was in early but the word I would use to describe figuring out how to take the turn as I was approaching is thrilling. I had no idea what direction I should be watching for cars coming. Thankfully I took my seeing none within striking distance to be my cue to go.

What was it like at rush hour?

death1234567

Yeah the mini TWO lane roundabout is really bad, Complete chaos. Should be gone soon, AFAIK only 3 weeks of construction left.

MargeS

What's causing all the morning tailbacks on the Oranmore bypass? Traffic was backed up from the Martin Roundabout at Roscam, a third of the way back the dual carriageway the past few mornings. I thought it was the road works at Briar hill, but it isn't as the dualer is clear in front of the private Galway clinic.
Are there roadworks on the Merlin park road?

Das Kitty

MargeS wrote: »

What's causing all the morning tailbacks on the Oranmore bypass? Traffic was backed up from the Martin Roundabout at Roscam, a third of the way back the dual carriageway the past few mornings. I thought it was the road works at Briar hill, but it isn't as the dualer is clear in front of the private Galway clinic.
Are there roadworks on the Merlin park road?

I would say it's more to do with people avoiding Briarhill because they heard about the road works.

i went through this at midnight last night, with no other cars around. I had the whole thing to myself and I got so confused I had to stop for a few seconds to figure out where I should be going to get on the M6.

They have been doing a good job so far keeping disruption to a minimum, but There's going to be some amount of crashes there this week if they dont get this stage completed soon.

ciotog

Das Kitty wrote: »

I would say it's more to do with people avoiding Briarhill because they heard about the road works.

Also the lights at Rosshill/Dublin road junction seemed to be acting up this morning.

connollys

Took me 30 mins to get up Doughishka rd as far as Lidl this morning and looking over at the dual carraigeway it was just as bad.

OuterBombie

Das Kitty wrote: »

I was in early but the word I would use to describe figuring out how to take the turn as I was approaching is thrilling.

LOL, had the same sensation yesterday evening

SteveSilverhead

MargeS wrote: »

What's causing all the morning tailbacks on the Oranmore bypass? Traffic was backed up from the Martin Roundabout at Roscam, a third of the way back the dual carriageway the past few mornings. I thought it was the road works at Briar hill, but it isn't as the dualer is clear in front of the private Galway clinic.
Are there roadworks on the Merlin park road?

Das Kitty wrote: »

I would say it's more to do with people avoiding Briarhill because they heard about the road works.

This is probably correct. At around 9am this morning, Dublin road traffic was backed up till (at least) the junction at Roscam/Doughiska. When it gets busy here it causes the Martin roundabout to become blocked, even partially blocking access to the dual carriageway at the Clinic, and thus backing up the Oranmore dual carriageway.

Earlier than 9am it was probably worse again.

No roadworks or similar evident on the journey in the Dublin road, just traffic volume.

Sponge Bob

What on earth are the 'crop circles' painted in the middle of this thing ????? Did some bureaucrat decide it is legally a roundabout and therefore must appear like one or something???

Goofy

Sponge Bob wrote: »

What on earth are the 'crop circles' painted in the middle of this thing ????? Did some bureaucrat decide it is legally a roundabout and therefore must appear like one or something???

Im guessing temp road markings until the traffic lights are operational.

Zzippy

SteveSilverhead wrote: »

This is probably correct. At around 9am this morning, Dublin road traffic was backed up till (at least) the junction at Roscam/Doughiska. When it gets busy here it causes the Martin roundabout to become blocked, even partially blocking access to the dual carriageway at the Clinic, and thus backing up the Oranmore dual carriageway.

Earlier than 9am it was probably worse again.

No roadworks or similar evident on the journey in the Dublin road, just traffic volume.

What was worse was the cars backing up and blocking the junction for cars coming from Doughiska and Roscam - jeez people, if the lights are green but you can't get through the junction because the far side is blocked it doesn't mean you can bloody park there for the next 10 mins! :mad:

antoobrien

Zzippy wrote: »

What was worse was the cars backing up and blocking the junction for cars coming from Doughiska and Roscam - jeez people, if the lights are green but you can't get through the junction because the far side is blocked it doesn't mean you can bloody park there for the next 10 mins! :mad:

Any chance of a traffic cop - no they'd be doing their jobs, couldn't have that.

I've said it a few times, if we had a bit of policing of the RABs we wouldn't have to remove them. Now it appears that the same problems are appearing at traffic lights.

snubbleste

The 50kph speed limit on approaches to this junction are being completely igniored despite enough warning signs. I sincerely hope all those who cannot comply with the speed limit write to their insurer and make them aware they are unable to comply with the law.

swe_fi

I go through this junction every day and up until now it has taken me (from Clarinbridge to Ballybrit)
Leaving at 8-8.30 = 40 to 50 mins
Leaving at 9 = 25-30 mins
Leaving at 9.30-10 = 15-25 mins

The above is approximate, i don't time it exactly (because i would go mental if i did). The works have been managed pretty well i have to say, but it is starting to get worse, today was a bad day. As previous poster it annoys me that people don't slow down on approach as it makes life very dangerous for the workers. It is also pretty confusing going through on the way back at night, its a free-for-all(?)

Will be interesting (relatively speaking) to see where the queues will be with the new junction in place and to compare journey times. That crop circle -good name- is an indication (in my head) that we might get a surprise transformers roundabout/junction that folds in the traffic lights at dusk, turning it back to a gool ol roundabout.