james-maclaren Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Do you happen to know if it works same in Inverclyde? 2 tyres in 10 days and a cracked alloy! Sorry to hear this Jann, I expect so, just a different website http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/faqs/claim-damage-injury-caused-public-roads-footways/. If you need some help to claim then pm your details and I will pass them to my colleague. Regards, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Subject: stepends road closure Hi, the following notice is required to permit emergency surfacing works to be carried out. B786 Stepends Road, Kilmacolm Pomillan Bridge to South Gibblaston Farm Road Closure From 08.00hrs Tuesday 2 April, 2013 to 17.00 hrs Sunday 14 April 2013 Alternative route: B786 Stepends Road - Torr Road - A761 Kilmacolm Road - Bridge of Weir Road - B786 Lochwinnoch Road and vice versa. Regards, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Notice of Maintenance Works Please note that essential maintenance works will start on Monday 6 May to a culvert on the Old Greenock Road, just east of the entrance to Gleddoch House. A 1 week closure of the road will be required for safety reasons and the contractor will have single lane working with temporary lights thereafter until the works are completed. The work should take about 3 weeks in total. A local diversion route will operate during the closure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 A trafcam detector is now installed at Torr Road traffic lights, Bridge of Weir. I hope this will alleviate the issue on Torr Rd when the traffic is stationary, which causes traffic to have to jump the red light. (As an alternative, the lights will change if the pedestrian button is pressed). There is still modelling and timing changes to be done in the area. I am waiting for the count information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Road Closure - Barochan Road, Houston This is to advise of a forthcoming road closure on Barochan Road, Houston, near its junction with Corsliehill Road. The closure, coming into effect on Tuesday 28th May, is in place to allow for carriageway resurfacing. It is expected the closure will be in place for 5 days, subject to delays. Traffic will be diverted via B789 Main St (Houston), B790 Houston Rd (Georgetown Straight), A726 Barnsford Rd, A8 Greenock Rd (Bishopton), Old Greenock Rd, past Formakin Mill (Houston Rd) and back on to Barochan Rd. Hope this is helpful. Regards, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenMcD Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 James. The A760 between Road head and Lochwinnoch has been generally awful for a long time. The worst holes were patched recently but not the biggest hole at the Loch side Restaurant (HungryMonk). I travel this road by motorbike and the ruts in the road make it nigh on impossible to hold a line.. I wouldn't, consider cycling it unless absolutely necessary. Are there any plans for resurfacing. I noticed a lot of stuff in the local paper about resurfacing in the Village near Calder Street. Surely the main road to the village should have had priority? Any assistance you can give would be much appreciated. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenMcD Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 The whole road from Bowfield for the next half mile needs resurfaced. Going up, you have to weave all over the road to avoid the ruts and holes. Going down is just plain dangerous on two wheels. Road was closed and now resurfaced. Cheers James. I can only assume you had a part in this. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Road was closed and now resurfaced. Cheers James. I can only assume you had a part in this. Len Hi Len, It's one of the many I reported. Thanks for telling me about it. Regards, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 James. The A760 between Road head and Lochwinnoch has been generally awful for a long time. The worst holes were patched recently but not the biggest hole at the Loch side Restaurant (HungryMonk). I travel this road by motorbike and the ruts in the road make it nigh on impossible to hold a line.. I wouldn't, consider cycling it unless absolutely necessary. Are there any plans for resurfacing. I noticed a lot of stuff in the local paper about resurfacing in the Village near Calder Street. Surely the main road to the village should have had priority? Any assistance you can give would be much appreciated. Len Hi Len, I will get something done about this. Thanks for reporting it to me. Regards, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Hi, another notice: Forthcoming road closure on Old Greenock Road, Erskine, between the roundabout at A726 Southbar Road and Linburn Road. The closure - coming into effect on Monday 10th June for a maximum period of 5 days - will be in place to allow for carriageway resurfacing. Traffic management will allow for access to local premises and to buses only, though delays should be expected. If you have any questions please get in touch. Kind Regards, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Works to Repair Subsidence in Blockwork Ramps in Renfrew Town Centre Council propose to carry out a programme of repairs from July through to September. The works will involve removing the ramps, replacing part of the foundations and re-setting the blocks in question. Physical works will take a few days per ramp. Once repaired however, the ramp must be kept free of traffic for up to a week to allow grout and concrete to gain full strength. We propose to follow the outline programme below which includes a time cushion at each location to accommodate unforeseen problems on site. Timescales may vary from below if we experience wider road network problems or severe weather. |-------+-----------------------------------------------+-----------------------------| | 1. | Canal Street (ramp face just east of the | 8 July – 21 July | | | Town Hall) | | |-------+-----------------------------------------------+-----------------------------| | | Canal Street will be closed east of the town | | | | Hall at the Canal St/High St/Hairst St | | | | Junction. | | |-------+-----------------------------------------------+-----------------------------| | 2. | Hairst Street (ramp face just west of the | 22 July – 3 August | | | Town Hall) | | |-------+-----------------------------------------------+-----------------------------| | | Hairst St will be closed just west of the | | | | Town Hall at the Hairst St/High St/Canal St | | | | Junction. | | |-------+-----------------------------------------------+-----------------------------| | 3. | High Street (ramp face heading away from | 12 August – 1 September | | | Town Hall at Renfrew Old Parish Church) | | |-------+-----------------------------------------------+-----------------------------| | | Closure will be in one direction only on | | | | High St heading away from the Town Hall. | | |-------+-----------------------------------------------+-----------------------------| | 4. | High Street (both ramp faces heading towards | 2 September – 15 September | | | Town Hall at Renfrew Old Parish Church) | | |-------+-----------------------------------------------+-----------------------------| | | Closure will be in one direction only | | | | heading towards the Town Hall. | | |-------+-----------------------------------------------+-----------------------------| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Resurfacing of Canal Street, Causeyside Street, Gordon Street Junction, Paisley Council has programmed this work to take place during the Paisley Fair, starting during the evening of Friday, 2 August and finishing on Monday, 5 August (subject to suitable weather). "Whilst this is a major project involving substantial reprofiling of large areas of the junction which have subsided, combined with a complete overlay with hot rolled asphalt, we propose to complete the work over a short time period by working through the night. " The diversion routes proposed are as follows: 1. Approaching the junction from the south via Causeyside Street, the diversion will be left into Stow Brae, (left on to Canal Street to the west), right on to Canal Street, left onto Wardrop Street, right on to George Street and either left on to Causeyside Street to continue north, or on to Johnston Street to join Gordon Street east. 2. Approaching the junction from George Street in the west we will try to encourage traffic to travel around the north of Paisley via Maxwellton Street. Traffic continuing on Canal Street will be turned left at Wardrop Street and follow diversion above to head north and east. The small amount of traffic on Canal Street seeking to turn right and head south on Causeyside Street will be diverted via Wardrop Street, George Street, Johnston Street and Gordon Street to Lonend. 3. Approaching the junction on Causeyside Street from the north, will involve a diversion onto Johnston Street/Gordon Street to the Lonend/Gordon Street junction. At this point this diverted traffic would join the longest and most complex diversion route involving traffic approaching the junction from the east. 4. Approaching the junction from the east will involve all traffic being diverted either up Bridge Street/Cotton Street or down Lonend and Barrhead Road. Traffic will be sign posted south on Barrhead Road to Lochfield Road and then onto Neilston Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted June 27, 2013 Members Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Fantastic! Gordon Street westbound is in some state. james-maclaren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Resurfacing, Linwood Toll Roundabout on the weekends of 20th and 27th July Ideally drivers will avoid coming into Paisley via the Linclive Interchange and the A761 Linwood Road. For traffic that does use this route the diversion will involve Barskiven Road, Ferguslie Park Avenue, Blackstoun Road, McKenzie Street, Well Street and back onto George Street and Ferguslie via the west flank. Traffic heading to the Phoenix retail park from Paisley will be diverted through Johnstone and onto the A737. Regards, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted August 10, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 The whole of the road going through Houston Old Village from the top of the hill on the Bishopton side all the way past the pubs and up to the mini roundabout is in a shocking state, puncture central and pretty dangerous at speed.... Regards Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 The whole of the road going through Houston Old Village from the top of the hill on the Bishopton side all the way past the pubs and up to the mini roundabout is in a shocking state, puncture central and pretty dangerous at speed.... Regards Ian Thanks Ian. This has now been reported and I will let you know the outcome. Regards, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted August 12, 2013 Members Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 The new surface on Gordon Street is fantastic. What a difference! james-maclaren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Forthcoming Road Closures in Kilbarchan and Bridge of Weir: Here are some forthcoming road closures in Kilbarchan and Bridge of Weir to allow for carriageway resurfacing. Details are as follows (please note the duration of each is subject to delays): Wednesday 21st August - Meadside Road, Kilbarchan Estimated Duration: Two days Diversion Route: Wheatlands Drive, Wheatlands Farm Road, Park View Tuesday 27th August - Barn Green, Kilbarchan, from High Barholm to Church Street Estimated Duration: Three days Diversion Route: Easwald Bank, Kilbarchan Road, High Street, B789, A761, Barnscroft Friday 30th August - Kilbarchan Road, Bridge of Weir, from Penneld Bridge to Locher Rd/Crosslee Rd Estimated Duration: Five days Diversion Route: Locher Road/Crosslee Road, Bridge of Weir Road, Barnscroft/New Street, Shuttle Street/Locher Road Tuesday 3rd September - Montrose Terrace, Bridge of Weir Estimated Duration: Five days Diversion Route: Ranfurly Place, Watt Road, Hazelwood Road and Bonar Crescent More information on these closures can be found at www.tellmescotland.gov.uk/notices/renfrewshire/traffic/ Regards, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 The whole of the road going through Houston Old Village from the top of the hill on the Bishopton side all the way past the pubs and up to the mini roundabout is in a shocking state, puncture central and pretty dangerous at speed.... Regards Ian Hi Ian, I hope you agree that this is looking a bit better now after the patching work that has been going on. Regards, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 ERSKINE BRIDGE - SECOND PHASE OF £6M SAFETY PROJECT TO BEGIN ON ERSKINE BRIDGE The main phase of a multi-million pound Transport Scotland investment to replace safety barriers on the Erskine Bridge is expected to start on Saturday 14 September and last for approximately 10 months. The project is being carried out by Highway Barrier Solutions (HBS), on behalf of Scotland TranServ. This complex operation will replace the existing vehicle barriers with new, modern ones that provide increased protection against damage to the main supporting parts of the bridge. Traffic management arrangements: · Between 14 and 15 September (first weekend) - a contraflow system to allow the installation of a temporary barrier. · Delays of up to 60 minutes are expected between 11am and 6pm this first weekend only · Monday 16 September onwards - single lane traffic in each direction over the bridge with a temporary barrier system providing protection for road workers and motorists alike. · Delays of around 30 minutes are expected during peak hours for the full ten months of this scheme. · To improve traffic flows across the bridge and nearby roads, the northbound on slip from the ‘Spectacle Roundabout’ (A726 to A898) will be closed to vehicles except buses, works traffic and emergency vehicles. · On the north side, newly installed traffic lights on the A82/A898 on-slips will be in operation. Russell Rennie, contract director for Scotland TranServ commented: "This is a vital project to upgrade vehicle barriers across the length of the Erskine Bridge, ensuring they meet modern safety standards. This in turn will ensure the safety of motorists travelling across the Erskine Bridge, used by around 40,000 vehicles each day, for years to come. “Traffic management measures are vital to ensure safety, particularly where we are removing barriers and staff are working close to fast moving traffic. “ Although preparatory works have been carried out to help reduce the disruption, delays are inevitable. That is why we urge motorists to plan ahead, using public transport alternatives where available and allowing extra time for their journeys by visiting Traffic Scotland’s website or following @TrafficScotland on Twitter.†A speed limit of 40mph will be implemented which will increase to 50mph upon completion of the project; bringing it into line with other major bridges in the UK. Advanced warning signs will be placed on the approach to the works to ensure motorists are aware of the traffic management measures. Recovery vehicles will also be positioned at each end of the bridge providing 24/7, free and quick assistance if required. Diversion Routes: · All motorway traffic will be diverted via the A726 to M898 southbound on slip then onwards to the M8 westbound to Junction 31 (Westferry) before returning eastbound. · All non-motorway traffic should follow the diversion to the Clyde Tunnel before returning on the A82 westbound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Scotland Transerv Works on A737 from Linwood to Kilbarchan on Friday 30/08/13 Scotland Transerv are planning on doing patching, lining and signing works on the A737 southbound carriageway from Linwood to Kilbarchan on Friday 30/08/13 and the following diversions will be used on Renfrewshire Council Roads: 1) Total closure of the A737 southbound carriageway from Linwood southbound off slip to Howwood Jct Linwood southbound off slip - A761 Bridge of Weir Road - Barrochan Road - MacDowell Street - Graham Street - Kilbarchan Road - Cochranemill Road - Beith Road - Main Street - B787 - A737 2) Total closure of the Linwood southbound on slip Linwood southbound off slip - A761 Bridge of Weir Road - Barrochan Road - MacDowell Street - Graham Street - Kilbarchan Road - Cochranemill Road - Beith Road - Main Street - B787 - A737 3) Total closure of the Johnstone southbound on slip Barrochan Road - MacDowell Street - Graham Street - Kilbarchan Road - Cochranemill Road - Beith Road - Main Street - B787 - A737 The timing of these works will be 2000hrs - 0600hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Hi, Scotland Transerv works on the A737 from Kilbarchan to St James' Interchange on Friday 13/09/13. Scotland Transerv are planning to carry out cyclic maintenance on the A737 between Kilbarchan and St James' Interchange on Friday 13/09/13 and the following diversions will be used on Renfrewshire Council roads 1) Total closure of the A737 northbound carriageway from Howwood junction to St James' Interchange B787 Main Street - Beith Road - Cochranemill Road - Kilbarchan Road - Graham Street - MacDowell Street - Barochan Road - Bridge of Weir Road - A761 - Linwood Road - Ferguslie - George Street - Canal Street - Mill Street - Incle Street - Old Sneddon Street - A726 - St James Street - Caledonia Street - Greenock Road - A726 St James' Interchange 2) Total closure of Kilbarchan northbound on slip Kilbarchan Road - Graham Street - MacDowell Street - Barochan Road - Bridge of Weir Road - A761 - Linwood Road - Ferguslie - George Street - Canal Street - Mill Street - Incle Street - Old Sneddon Street - A726 - St James Street - Caledonia Street - Greenock Road - A726 St James' Interchange 3) Total closure of Johnstone northbound on slip A737 westbound - Kilbarchan Road - Graham Street - MacDowell Street - Barochan Road - Bridge of Weir Road - A761 - Linwood Road - Ferguslie - George Street - Canal Street - Mill Street - Incle Street - Old Sneddon Street - A726 - St James Street - Caledonia Street - Greenock Road - A726 St James' Interchange 4) Total closure of Linwood northbound on slip Linwood Road - Ferguslie - George Street - Canal Street - Mill Street - Incle Street - Old Sneddon Street - A726 - St James Street - Caledonia Street - Greenock Road - A726 St James' Interchange 5) Total closure of the southbound carriageway from Kilbarchan to Howwood junction Kilbarchan southbound off slip - Kilbarchan Road - Cochranemill Road - Beith Road - Main street - B787 - A737 The works start at 8pm and finish at 6am on the 14th. This is the norm for all Scotland Transerv works to avoid rush hour disruption. Regards James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-maclaren Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Forthcoming Road Closure - Kilbarchan Road, Bridge of Weir The closure - to allow for resurfacing works - will come into effect on Friday 11th October for approximately 1 week. The closure will run in two phases - phase one is planned to run from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th and will encompass the stretch of road immediately north of the access to Bridge of Weir Leather to Crosslee Road. During this phase access will be provided to traffic heading to/from the leather works only. From Monday 14th onwards work will move from just south of the leather works to Locher Bridge. All traffic will be required to follow the general diversion of Locher Road, Shuttle Street, New Street/Barnscroft, A761, Crosslee Road and vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted October 7, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hi Ian, I hope you agree that this is looking a bit better now after the patching work that has been going on. Regards, James Hi James, First time back on the road through Houston village on Sunday, it is indeed much improved, great stuff, thanks... Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenMcD Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 James. The A760 between Road head and Lochwinnoch has been generally awful for a long time. The worst holes were patched recently but not the biggest hole at the Loch side Restaurant (HungryMonk). I travel this road by motorbike and the ruts in the road make it nigh on impossible to hold a line.. I wouldn't, consider cycling it unless absolutely necessary. Are there any plans for resurfacing. I noticed a lot of stuff in the local paper about resurfacing in the Village near Calder Street. Surely the main road to the village should have had priority? Any assistance you can give would be much appreciated. Len Now resurfaced following closure for a couple of weeks. Pavement done too. Happy days! james-maclaren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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