Banker Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 25 minutes ago, skins said: Agree there are plenty of busy roads/routes that require attention more than this & not just in Douglas. But for example, DOI have mentioned elsewhere that they won’t touch Woodbourne Road until the Prom has been completed as it’s a key alternative route; obviously don’t view this road in the same way despite the additional traffic from Onchan and the north heading into town instead of along the Prom. Although they recently spent a couple of weeks repairing & tarmacing that major route that is wybourn road in Onchan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 53 minutes ago, Banker said: Although they recently spent a couple of weeks repairing & tarmacing that major route that is wybourn road in Onchan There must be a DOI manager living up Wybourn Rd for that to be done. There are lots of roads in Onchan that are far worse than that was. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 At 8.55AM this morning, Douglas-bound traffic was already at a virtual standstill from QB all the way back to Ballafletcher roundabout, I was driving in the opposite direction. When that lot starts diverting down the Strang (cue complaints from residents?) or coming into Douglas via Glencrutchery Rd and Ballanard/St Ninians instead it won't bode well for traffic flow. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: At 8.55AM this morning, Douglas-bound traffic was already at a virtual standstill from QB all the way back to Ballafletcher roundabout, I was driving in the opposite direction. When that lot starts diverting down the Strang (cue complaints from residents?) or coming into Douglas via Glencrutchery Rd and Ballanard/St Ninians instead it won't bode well for traffic flow. Totally agree, there’s 200 comments on 3fm & Manx radio Facebook about this nearly all negative. It will be chaos!! How idiots like dogs dangly say there’s no issues is beyond me , obviously works for DOI!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: At 8.55AM this morning, Douglas-bound traffic was already at a virtual standstill from QB all the way back to Ballafletcher roundabout, I was driving in the opposite direction. When that lot starts diverting down the Strang (cue complaints from residents?) or coming into Douglas via Glencrutchery Rd and Ballanard/St Ninians instead it won't bode well for traffic flow. But that’s why they are doing it in school holidays when the traffic will be less. You know, school holidays like this week, when like you say the traffic is already backed up in every direction. How anyone thinks it won’t be chaos is beyond me, and it just doesn’t seem justified. (I just drove up there again. It’s fine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver2020 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 I think you will find that the surface dressing stone is shipped in from Ireland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog's Dangly Bits Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: At 8.55AM this morning, Douglas-bound traffic was already at a virtual standstill from QB all the way back to Ballafletcher roundabout, I was driving in the opposite direction. When that lot starts diverting down the Strang (cue complaints from residents?) or coming into Douglas via Glencrutchery Rd and Ballanard/St Ninians instead it won't bode well for traffic flow. The one thing they probably will need to do is look at the parking along Strang Road. The traffic volumes itself shouldn't make that much difference. It only backs up from QB to BallaFlecther roundabout because of the volume of traffic coming from the right at Braddan Bridge. For a very short period of time. I drove down there this morning not 15 minutes or so before you came up that way and there was no back up of traffic. Also, as with most roadworks, people need to plan their journey and leave a touch earlier. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog's Dangly Bits Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Banker said: You talk bullshit on everything, let’s see what it’s like when it’s one way with buses & hospital traffic to Douglas being routed down strang road & tromode road which are terrible roads at best of times, try turning right into tromode road at busy times, traffic is backed up to graveyard Speaking of moaning bullshit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Dog's Dangly Bits said: The one thing they probably will need to do is look at the parking along Strang Road. The traffic volumes itself shouldn't make that much difference. It only backs up from QB to BallaFlecther roundabout because of the volume of traffic coming from the right at Braddan Bridge. For a very short period of time. I drove down there this morning not 15 minutes or so before you came up that way and there was no back up of traffic. Also, as with most roadworks, people need to plan their journey and leave a touch earlier. Absolute bollocks, I live in the area as have many who have posted negative comments. We know what the traffic is like & I stand by my comments that you’re either a complete idiot or work for DOI as not one other positive comment . 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) Problem solved, there’ll be less traffic from the north using Ballanard Road/Tromode Road diversions because the mountain road will be shut for six weeks too!! https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/six-week-closure-for-mountain-road/?fbclid=IwAR1FFGGUiZ2aqNsh_qIqwoZp8XjNu6h4fJn8EnHhq7_yc-g6WULnZvBltiY Edited June 9, 2021 by skins 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanShimmin Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Banker said: We know what the traffic is like & I stand by my comments that you’re either a complete idiot or work for DOI as not one other positive comment . DDB is definitely a DOI/Government mandarin. If not then the job offer is in the post. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog's Dangly Bits Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 17 minutes ago, skins said: Problem solved, there’ll be less traffic from the north using Ballanard Road/Tromode Road diversions because the mountain road will be shut for six weeks too!! https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/six-week-closure-for-mountain-road/?fbclid=IwAR1FFGGUiZ2aqNsh_qIqwoZp8XjNu6h4fJn8EnHhq7_yc-g6WULnZvBltiY Ffs. Right when it's the best time to be firing over there on two and four wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Layman Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 40 minutes ago, The Dog's Dangly Bits said: Ffs. Right when it's the best time to be firing over there on two and four wheels. You get upset so easily when DoI projects are challenged - you are Nick Black and I claim my £5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog's Dangly Bits Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 55 minutes ago, Peter Layman said: You get upset so easily when DoI projects are challenged - you are Nick Black and I claim my £5 I'm annoyed because they're doing it It's the best time of year up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 22 minutes ago, The Dog's Dangly Bits said: I'm annoyed because they're doing it It's the best time of year up there And thats probably why the brains trust at DOI are doing it then. Theres a prize at Xmas for the person coming up with the best plan to disrupt the population ! Lots of entrants this year but no clear leader yet . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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