Kopek Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Oh, come on. As if English drivers are not used to 'Cone City' and contra flows!!! ( and speed limits). It has been said on here that it was a mistake to lay this tarmac in the winter, a mistake. a major own goal fot the DoI, not unusual? Would we prefer them to lay another layer of tarmac only for our unpredictable weather to wash it down the Hilll?? Their mistake was to do it in winter, do we want them to just keep on trying until the weather holds? Conspiracy Theory............... it was all a preconcieved prelude to introducing a 30 mph speed limit down there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Peters Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) I reckon they should get the team that relaid the Tesco car park to do Richmond Hill properly. They can obviously work tarmac/asphalt without the sun having his hat on. And they're fast workers. Edited March 27, 2019 by Stu Peters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxdaleliberationfront Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 7 hours ago, Stu Peters said: I reckon they should get the team that relaid the Tesco car park to do Richmond Hill properly. They can obviously work tarmac/asphalt without the sun having his hat on. And they're fast workers. Have they tried channeling all the hot air from one of your phones ins? That would probably warm the road enough to let them work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, foxdaleliberationfront said: Have they tried channeling all the hot air from one of your phones ins? That would probably warm the road enough to let them work on it. even without callers................ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 8 hours ago, Stu Peters said: I reckon they should get the team that relaid the Tesco car park... Wait..what? Have I missed something while I'm away? Pix or it didn't happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 14 hours ago, paswt said: I do remember what the old road layout was 'dilli' , if 'they' had just put a 30 limit on it as 'they' have now the job would have been sorted IMHO. Don't disagree that there are a few suicidal drivers on this island We agree that water does run across the carriageway rather than being drained off it . It was the corner at the top and the merging of two lines just before it that was dangerous.That corner had to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 5 hours ago, foxdaleliberationfront said: Have they tried channeling all the hot air from one of your phones ins? That would probably warm the road enough to let them work on it. They could use some of your excess bile to strip down the tarmac on the prom. The work will be done in a flash... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 20 hours ago, Kitten Mittens said: https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/richmond-hill-work-may-be-finished-by-may-but-30mph-speed-limit-looks-to-stay/ Richmond Hill to remain 30 mph, even after the works are completed (estimated completion date 31 May; however, I note this article doesn't confirm which year...) Not that I'm aggressively against the 30 mph limit becoming permanent, but I do wonder if it's really necessary? and if so, how has one concluded that it is necessary? I think 3fm got hold of the wrong end of the wrong stick. They've taken down their original "news" item. This is what DoI are actually saying RICHMOND HILL UPDATE The surface continues to be monitored and, as the chippings are still shedding, the 30mph speed limit will remain in place to ensure the safety of motorists and prevent damage to bodywork. A specialist has been engaged to produce an independent assessment of the contractor’s work and their report is in the process of being compiled. ... Any treatment is weather and temperature dependent, however, so the earliest a repair could be undertaken would be the end of April. The Department apologises for any inconvenience and would like to thank motorists for their patience while the situation is resolved 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitten Mittens Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, John Wright said: I think 3fm got hold of the wrong end of the wrong stick. They've taken down their original "news" item. This is what DoI are actually saying RICHMOND HILL UPDATE The surface continues to be monitored and, as the chippings are still shedding, the 30mph speed limit will remain in place to ensure the safety of motorists and prevent damage to bodywork. A specialist has been engaged to produce an independent assessment of the contractor’s work and their report is in the process of being compiled. ... Any treatment is weather and temperature dependent, however, so the earliest a repair could be undertaken would be the end of April. The Department apologises for any inconvenience and would like to thank motorists for their patience while the situation is resolved Ahhh, that makes a lot more sense! Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitten Mittens Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 20 hours ago, Kitten Mittens said: As a southerner, I'm now considering all offers on my car as its become quicker to walk to work P.s. Might have jumped the gun; anybody selling a car? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxdaleliberationfront Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Neil Down said: They could use some of your excess bile to strip down the tarmac on the prom. The work will be done in a flash... Nice of the forum troll to drop by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 5 hours ago, John Wright said: I think 3fm got hold of the wrong end of the wrong stick. They've taken down their original "news" item. This is what DoI are actually saying RICHMOND HILL UPDATE The surface continues to be monitored and, as the chippings are still shedding, the 30mph speed limit will remain in place to ensure the safety of motorists and prevent damage to bodywork. A specialist has been engaged to produce an independent assessment of the contractor’s work and their report is in the process of being compiled. ... Any treatment is weather and temperature dependent, however, so the earliest a repair could be undertaken would be the end of April. The Department apologises for any inconvenience and would like to thank motorists for their patience while the situation is resolved On 3/27/2019 at 6:36 PM, dilligaf said: I think somebody has got hold of the wrong end of the stick. There is no way they will reduce the road to a permanent 30. Don,t forget where you read this. Just saying. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Raekwon Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Completely out of character for an IOM media outlet to completely misunderstand and misreport something in this way 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Chef Raekwon said: Completely out of character for an IOM media outlet to completely misunderstand and misreport something in this way Media outlet is far too strong a title for 3fm .. I thought more " tranny fodder" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieBrown Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 22 hours ago, dilligaf said: Media outlet is far too strong a title for 3fm .. I thought more " tranny fodder" Well you listen to 'Granny Fodder'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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