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| 542.1 | | COMICS::WEGG | Some hard boiled eggs & some nuts. | Wed Apr 01 1992 10:42 | 14 |
| Roy,
I had been intending to mention this, but I didn't have time yesterday
owing to it taking me 25 minutes longer to get to work!
There is another topic here that mentions that Beggarwood lane is going
to be closed permanantly, and the notices that have been posted at each
end of the lane only say it that it will be closed, there's no reference
to a reopening!
The extra strain on the remaining roads is immense, I'm just glad I'm
on leave for the next two weeks.
Ian.
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| 542.2 | | BLKPUD::WATTERSONP | As happy as a pig in sh | Wed Apr 01 1992 11:10 | 8 |
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Which one's Beggarwood lane ? - is it the handy little road that goes
round the back of Sainsburys ?
If it is, it means virtually all traffic approaching Basingstoke from
the south must go via Brighton Hill roundabout - great.....
Paul
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| 542.3 | | KERNEL::SCOTT | you can trust a teddy bear | Wed Apr 01 1992 11:11 | 9 |
| I think the notice at the Woods lane end of Beggarwood lane
mentions a period of 6 weeks. The single track section of
Beggarwood lane may well be permanently closed but the wider
section should shortly be connected via the new road through
the housing developments at Hatch Warren. This road runs from
near to Hatch Warren farm to the road (I forget the name)
that runs to Kempshott Roundabout.
roland
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| 542.4 | 3 Months? | NEWOA::WINSLADE | | Wed Apr 01 1992 11:59 | 8 |
| The Public Notices in the Gazette said that Woods Lane was 'booked' to
be closed for a maximum of 3 months, but in reality the work should
take no longer than 4 weeks.
Biggest problem for me is having to go the long way round to get to the
pub!
Malcolm
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| 542.5 | Don't hold your breath! | SUBURB::THOMASH | The Devon Dumpling | Wed Apr 01 1992 13:17 | 11 |
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> The Public Notices in the Gazette said that Woods Lane was 'booked' to
> be closed for a maximum of 3 months, but in reality the work should
> take no longer than 4 weeks.
MMMM this happened to Meadow Way, in Theale, the message has been posted
4 times now, and a year later its still closed!!!!!
Heather
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| 542.6 | | KERNEL::SHELLEYR | I only _work_ in outer space | Wed Apr 01 1992 16:30 | 8 |
| Beggarwood lane is indeed the short stretch of road near Sainsburys
with passing places. The wider section is called Cliddesden Lane.
The notice at each end does say it will reopen in 6 weeks. I thought
that it is going to be improved. It would be most sad if it was closed
permanently.
Roy
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| 542.7 | Complain! | COMICS::BENNELL | U.K. Country Support | Wed Apr 01 1992 18:10 | 13 |
| I normally use both these roads in order to avoid the frustration
caused by the traffic congestion on the A339 at the Venture
roundabout. ( Also known as the ex CREST hotel roundabout). I waited
45 minutes in that queue this morning. Since nothing happens unless you
complain I did. Basingstoke Highways said "County shut Beggerwod and
did not consult us." I was passed to Winchester. Winchester said oh the
A339 south of Basingstoke comes under John Morgan. 0256 764444. I rang
him. He had no knowledge of a problem and failed to see the
significance of minor closures on a trunk road. He did however promise
to investigate. He had received no other complaints.
Anybody fancy explaining their problem to the Highway dept?
Graham
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| 542.8 | | VULCAN::SMITHP1 | Terry Ebdon walks on water | Thu Apr 02 1992 12:01 | 10 |
| > re: Note 542.7 by COMICS::BENNELL "U.K. Country Support"
>
> ....had no knowledge of a problem and failed to see the significance...
This sums up the Basingstoke Highways Department admirably !
'Short-sighted' and 'Out of touch with reality' are two phrases
which also spring to mind in connection.
p1
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| 542.9 | | KERNEL::SHELLEYR | I only _work_ in outer space | Thu Apr 02 1992 18:22 | 10 |
| It seems that the 2 roads that are closed (Beggarwood and Woods Lane)
are closed for different reasons. Woods is closed for the Gas Board and
Beggarwood for the Builders. Do these people need permission or
can they just do what they want.
If they need permission (which of course they must), due to the close
proximity of the two roads, they would be speaking to the same people.
How could permission possibly be granted for the same time period ?
Roy
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| 542.10 | Who talks to Who though? | NEWOA::WINSLADE | | Fri Apr 03 1992 10:15 | 5 |
| They would presumably have to talk to the same department, but not
necessarily the same person within that department. The question is, do
the people in the DEPARTMENT talk to each other?
Malcolm
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| 542.11 | Just wondering ... | COMICS::BELL | Hear the softly spoken magic spell | Fri Apr 03 1992 10:16 | 6 |
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How come "builders" can request a through road closed ? Are they putting
an underpass or bridge in ? If not, why do they need the road closed
rather than just single stream with traffic lights ?
Frank
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| 542.12 | Full address for complaints? | UKCSSE::HOBBS | | Tue Apr 07 1992 12:22 | 12 |
| Did you get the full address for complaints? If so please post here.
I use Beggarwood lane on Saturdays because I can't stand waiting 20 mins in
the queue up to the Brighton Hill roundabout when I want to go west from
Brighton Hill. It would not just be a shame if it closed permanently - it
would be disastrous. It would also be typical practice by the authorities.
Everyone who has any interest at all must complain because I'm sure there
just aren't enough complaints crossing the desks of the people who initiate
these closures (as you indicate in your note).
Mike
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| 542.13 | | VULCAN::SMITHP1 | What a bunch of sweeties | Tue Apr 07 1992 13:33 | 10 |
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Just to make things easier in this part of Basingstoke, someone
decided to put temporary traffic lights at the Kempshott round-
about this morning.
You know the ones....they let 3 cars through on the side where
you are waiting in a seething tailback, then stay on for five
minutes on the other side which is completely empty !!
p1
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| 542.14 | | KERNEL::SHELLEYR | I only _work_ in outer space | Fri May 08 1992 15:22 | 5 |
| Well the 6 weeks are up at the end of this week.
Does anyone know if the road/(new road) will be open on Monday ?
Roy
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| 542.15 | Monday Opening ? Update!! | LARVAE::GEORGE_E | SECRETARIES DO IT ALL-IN-1 | Mon May 11 1992 14:07 | 10 |
| Just called B&D Highways Dept. Spoke to a Mr Jim Penny, who told me
that it was to be closed for 6 weeks OR UNTIL THE WORK IS COMPLETED.
He said that that should be anytime now. He is getting back to me with
more details.
So stayed tuned!
Elly
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| 542.16 | OPENING!!! From the horse's mouth | LARVAE::GEORGE_E | SECRETARIES DO IT ALL-IN-1 | Mon May 11 1992 15:27 | 9 |
| I'll believe it when I see it, but the afore mentioned gentleman has
assured me that it will be open by the weekend, if not the latter part
of this week.
Back to a reaonable journey to and from work - I hope!
Elly
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| 542.17 | OPEN!! OPEN!! | LARVAE::GEORGE_E | SECRETARIES DO IT ALL-IN-1 | Mon May 18 1992 17:01 | 7 |
| Yes, it is open. Took 15 mins off my journey today.
Long may it continue.
Elly
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| 542.18 | | KERNEL::SHELLEYR | Achey Breakey Back | Tue Sep 29 1992 10:10 | 5 |
| Well its looks like its closed again for a while.
The sign says from 5th October.
Roy
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| 542.19 |
| KERNEL::MENDELSOHN | Greg Mendelsohn, RSMS | Tue Sep 29 1992 10:39 | 13 |
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Roy,
I think that may be a permanent closure since it looks like they
are just about to open up the new road that leads into the Hatch
Warren, so you should still be able to get through with a detour
(bypassing the single track bit of Beggarwood Lane
Greg
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| 542.20 | Hatch Warren Lane? | KERNEL::SMITHERSJ | Living on the culinary edge.... | Wed Nov 25 1992 13:13 | 7 |
| Does anyone know why there is such a build up of traffic on
Hatch Warren lane going onto the Viables roundabout this past
week? There seems to be an awful lot of traffic coming out of
one of the side roads onto it, just wondered if another road was
closed somewhere.
julia
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| 542.21 | | KERNEL::COOPER | Suzanne Cooper UK Customer Support (833)3502 | Wed Nov 25 1992 13:24 | 5 |
| Dear Lovey.....
Everybody is trying to avoid the ring road.
Depressed of Chineham
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| 542.22 | | KERNEL::SHELLEYR | | Wed Nov 25 1992 13:57 | 7 |
| re:.20
Isn't this inevitable as the estate is growing and more people
will be driving into town. However, I've noticed that a lot of the
new houses are unoccupied. A sign of the times ?
Roy
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| 542.23 | | KERNEL::SMITHERSJ | Living on the culinary edge.... | Wed Nov 25 1992 15:12 | 2 |
| What, so there has been this sudden influx into Brighton Hill
over the weekend? Don't think so somehow.....
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| 542.24 | | KERNEL::SHELLEYR | | Wed Nov 25 1992 17:24 | 7 |
| I was referring to the new estate at Hatchwarren.
More people may be using the new Cliddesden Lane which is a vast
improvement over the narrow section of Beggarwood Lane which is now
closed for good.
Roy
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| 542.25 | | ARNIES::SMITHP1 | Noters of the null device | Wed Nov 25 1992 17:29 | 9 |
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Re: -1.
Very True !
Also, when the exit of Danebury Road is opened into the new
Cliddesden Lane the traffic volume will probably double again.
p1
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| 542.26 | | COMICS::TRAYLER | | Thu Nov 26 1992 11:49 | 10 |
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Could this be due to the 'Traffic Calming' mesures they have just
implemented on Brighton Hill Way? Perhaps it is harder to get out of
the other end of that road now ( Sullivan road?? ) so people are going
the other way.
If thats the case then it looks like they've moved the problem onto
Sullivan road instead!
Kev
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