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M17/M18 - Gort to Tuam [open to traffic]

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  • #5942
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,539 ✭✭✭jca


    m17 wrote: »
    Here it's about the pictures and updates,that is it and btw I'm not into that selfie rubbish

    Ah don't be so harsh I think he meant well, the photos are fantastic. Enniscorthy is still in the early stages, considering they only started digging last august they've done a phenomenal amount of work.


  • #5943
    spacetweek
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,538 Mod ✭✭✭✭spacetweek


    m17 wrote: »
    The lay-by on the m17 between corofin and annagh hill 08/05/17IMAG3360_zpse7iyqqhn.jpg

    Why is the lay by going to be for Gardai only?


  • #5944
    spacetweek
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,538 Mod ✭✭✭✭spacetweek


    munchkin_utd wrote: »
    I see the town name is not perfectly in line with the road number, slightly higher than it should be, so half prepared for the inevitable outcry that the commonly use name for the town isnt on the motorway sign, and they can sneak in Claregalway below the Irish version of the town name!
    Well spotted, I think you're right!


  • #5945
    marno21
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 14,804 Mod ✭✭✭✭marno21


    spacetweek wrote: »
    Why is the lay by going to be for Gardai only?
    It's just going to be used for checkpoints, seeing as there is going to be an official online services area built near Rathmorrissey I'd imagine that trucks etc will be advised to park there.


  • #5946
    m17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,321 ✭✭✭m17


    RATHMORISSY 08/05/17 the slip road coming off the m6IMAG3373_zpsiztptsq8.jpg


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  • #5947
    VR6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭VR6


    Given that the NRA have erected decent gantries, why do they fit such tiddly roadsigns ?
    They should do so to avoid cramping the text, and include "Get in Lane Now" etc. Also in many cases these need to be downlit so they cane be seen from a distance at night and in poor weather.


  • #5948
    Kevwoody
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,013 ✭✭✭Kevwoody


    VR6 wrote: »
    Given that the NRA have erected decent gantries, why do they fit such tiddly roadsigns ?
    They should do so to avoid cramping the text, and include "Get in Lane Now" etc. Also in many cases these need to be downlit so they cane be seen from a distance at night and in poor weather.


    They are not too tiddly when you are up beside them, also they are directly above the lane you are supposed to be in, so along with the other 2 or 3 ADS at 2km and 1km, I don't think they need to clutter the sign with unnecessary information.


  • #5949
    m17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,321 ✭✭✭m17


    The 11th flyover over the m18 is now open at ballymaquiff 08/05/17 top of flyoverIMAG3401_zpsnntm7jpf.jpgpolidonoghoe sideIMAG3402_zpsz5xuhxsu.jpglabane sideIMAG3398_zpsdoaeeega.jpglooking towards gortIMAG3399_zps9dk3bnnb.jpglooking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3400_zpsxnwavowy.jpg


  • #5950
    m17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,321 ✭✭✭m17


    The m18 getting the jersey barrier at parkatleva 09/05/17 (you have to zoom in a bit)IMAG3388_zpslqsfxcfd.jpg


  • #5951
    joedomvince
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭joedomvince


    m17 wrote: »
    Here it's about the pictures and updates,that is it and btw I'm not into that selfie rubbish
    Do you have a real name like Michael or Karl or maybe you're a Betty?


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  • #5952
    marno21
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 14,804 Mod ✭✭✭✭marno21


    joedomvince wrote: »
    Do you have a real name like Michael or Karl or maybe you're a Betty?
    MOD:

    This has nothing to do with the construction of the M17/M18. Please refrain from this line of questioning on this thread in future.


  • #5953
    joedomvince
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭joedomvince


    m17 wrote: »
    RATHMORISSY 08/05/17 the slip road coming off the m6IMAG3373_zpsiztptsq8.jpg
    It's strange that they put (N19) in there for SNN. If the case, then why not (N17) or (N4) for Sligo


  • #5954
    D Trent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭D Trent


    Also seeing as they're continuing the Junction numbers from Gort M18 on up to Tuam bypass would it have been the biggest deal to not use M17 at all?
    Just let it all be M18 to coolmore roundabout


  • #5955
    marno21
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 14,804 Mod ✭✭✭✭marno21


    joedomvince wrote: »
    It's strange that they put (N19) in there for SNN. If the case, then why not (N17) or (N4) for Sligo

    M17 is N17 in road signage terms. Cork isn't signed M8 (N8) in Port Laoise

    The natural flow of the N17 is onto the N4 at Collooney, it's a multiplex. The same is not true of the N18 and N19


  • #5956
    Pereplyotchik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42 ✭Pereplyotchik


    joedomvince wrote: »
    It's strange that they put (N19) in there for SNN. If the case, then why not (N17) or (N4) for Sligo

    to go to Shannon airport you have to take M18 then turn off onto the N19 to reach the airport, hence brackets... If you stay on M18 you end up in Limerick or specifically, on the Limerick bypass. that's the rationale I think...

    The M17 ends at the N17 which itself ends at the N4 Junction on outskirts of Sligo, but I take your point though


  • #5957
    m17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,321 ✭✭✭m17


    THE M18 PART ONE 10/05/17 rathmorissyIMAG3500_zps5ttnuldh.jpggortroeIMAG3231_zpse0frwhjy.jpgcoldwood looking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3375_zps69dud87a.jpgcoldwood looking towards gortIMAG3377_zpst5zgves8.jpgrinn looking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3378_zpsfsukk3ew.jpgrinn looking towards gortIMAG3379_zpskrjhfdn3.jpgturloughtrassa looking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3380_zpsfpnk07ji.jpgturloughtrassa looking towards gortIMAG3381_zps61olsb4k.jpgcaranavoodaun looking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3382_zpsj0ok5hvh.jpgcaranavoodaun looking towards gortIMAG3383_zpskwk1xiee.jpgkiltiernan looking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3386_zps9ka6umlc.jpgkiltiernan looking towards gortIMAG3385_zps7p6dnfud.jpg


  • #5958
    m17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,321 ✭✭✭m17


    THE M18 PART TWO parkatleva looking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3388_zpsssf467dm.jpgparkatleva looking towards gortIMAG3387_zps60jcidar.jpgowenbristy looking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3389_zpsy2fismml.jpgowenbristy looking towards gortIMAG3390_zpsscxnwhoi.jpgballymaquiff looking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3400_zps9iye592j.jpgballymaquiff looking towards gortIMAG3399_zpsgmvwfbmw.jpgraheen/kilkelly looking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3393_zpsztvktojg.jpgraheen/kilkelly looking towards gortIMAG3394_zps2d6zsfvy.jpgraheen/kiltartan looking towards rathmorrisyIMAG3396_zpsvlclp41b.jpgraheen/kiltartan looking towards gortIMAG3395_zps8ztsp44s.jpgthe bat bridge2017-04-15_01-14-14_zpsasydbqqx.jpgcoole park flyoverIMAG3159_zpsxugztchk.jpggortIMAG3164_zpscnrnejee.jpg


  • #5959
    Mrs Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 159 ✭✭Mrs Dempsey


    spacetweek wrote: »
    The steel rope raises hackles on bikers but it's generally agreed to be safe and cheap so it's frequently used everywhere.
    Ever wonder why - have a look @ the photo from the Tralee bypass - like that for weeks - a danger to all road users - Vlad the Impaler lives.
    Castleisland bypass barrier damaged for 3 months now.


  • #5960
    irishgeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,786 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    Mrs Dempsey wrote: »
    Ever wonder why - have a look @ the photo from the Tralee bypass - like that for weeks - a danger to all road users - Vlad the Impaler lives.
    Castleisland bypass barrier damaged for 3 months now.

    if its an N road , youll need to complain to the nra


  • #5961
    Mrs Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 159 ✭✭Mrs Dempsey


    irishgeo wrote: »
    if its an N road , youll need to complain to the nra
    Kerry Co Co, RSA, TII among others have been informed - anyhow this is not the thread to discuss this other than their fitment in Tuam.


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  • #5962
    marno21
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 14,804 Mod ✭✭✭✭marno21


    MOD: Please discuss the Castleisland bypass and Tralee bypass in their respective threads. The fact that the Castleisland bypass has a maintenance issue is nothing to do with the M17/M18. The Tuam bypass will be maintained by DirectRoute and they will have to repair any barrier issues as part of their contract

    Brilliant snaps today m17. I won't quote the posts due to their size.


  • #5963
    joedomvince
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭joedomvince


    Great pics M17 - good job!


  • #5964
    Roadfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭Roadfan


    Sorry if this has been dealt with recently just wondering if there is anything new on the Tuam bypass. Indications re opening etc


  • #5965
    joedomvince
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭joedomvince


    Anyone know how many new bridges were built on the new scheme between Tuam & Gort?


  • #5966
    m17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,321 ✭✭✭m17


    joedomvince wrote: »
    Anyone know how many new bridges were built on the new scheme between Tuam & Gort?

    The tuam bypass has 2, the m17 has 10, and the m18 has 12 and there's is the 5 at rathmorissy that's 29 in total the have one more left to open on the m18 at coole park and thanks again for all the great comments and marno21 for all your input over the years


  • #5967
    m17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,321 ✭✭✭m17


    The tuam bypass 10/05/17 the kilmore roundaboutIMAG3406_zpsrtzlibkh.jpgroadbridge have another ten days before roundabout is complete the have started on the wearing course on the last 5 kms of the southbound lane on the m17, the start of the tuam bypassIMAG3407_zps3ggt0tyy.jpgthey only nine more post's to put down for the chicken wire let's hope it opens on the 2nd of june,but at this moment there still saying August


  • #5968
    Roadfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭Roadfan


    Great update M17. Many thanks!


  • #5969
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Now I just need an excuse to drive from Sligo to Limerick.

    :D


  • #5970
    joedomvince
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭joedomvince


    m17 wrote: »
    The tuam bypass 10/05/17 the kilmore roundaboutIMAG3406_zpsrtzlibkh.jpgroadbridge have another ten days before roundabout is complete the have started on the wearing course on the last 5 kms of the southbound lane on the m17, the start of the tuam bypassIMAG3407_zps3ggt0tyy.jpgthey only nine more post's to put down for the chicken wire let's hope it opens on the 2nd of june,but at this moment there still saying August
    June 2nd would be fantastic. Thanks again


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  • #5971
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,043 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    joedomvince wrote: »
    June 2nd would be fantastic. Thanks again

    Why must you quote all the photos? Some of us don't have broadband..


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