Dronfield Bypass - roadworks

[tzijlstra]

Is it these? Just find the road on the map, enlarge it and click on the roadworks symbol.

 

http://derbyshire.gov.uk/transport_roads/roads_traffic/roadworks/current_roadwork_activity/default.asp

 

Roadworks, delays likely

 

7 Apr 2015 - 22 Jan 2017

A61 Unstone - Dronfield Bypass,...

Responsibility for these works

Derbyshire County Council

Derbyshire County Council

Information for Road Users

Location:

A61 Unstone - Dronfield Bypass, Dronfield, Derbyshire

Traffic lights, etc: Lane closureInformation for Operational Teams

 

Thanks, just a week and a bit to go then!

 

Alternative routes will take longer and 5 minutes more than usual on a journey home won't cause you any harm will it?

 

 

Perhaps you should start a little thread about that

 

I should, it drives me nuts! To explain, in the Netherlands the government ran a very successful campaign about merging - inventing the word 'ritsen' ie. zipping like you do a zipper up. People there now know that they will get the room required to merge into the other lane or to give the room required in an orderly fashion and it has made a huge difference to lane closure situations like this.

[whiteowl]

I see the sign on there saying when they'll be finished was recently changed again. That sign has gone something like June 2016, then September 2016, then December 2016, now it's January 2017. Hopeful of this one being correct as they've only given themselves an extra month this time !

[cgksheff]

Thanks, just a week and a bit to go then!

 

 

 

I should, it drives me nuts! To explain, in the Netherlands the government ran a very successful campaign about merging - inventing the word 'ritsen' ie. zipping like you do a zipper up. People there now know that they will get the room required to merge into the other lane or to give the room required in an orderly fashion and it has made a huge difference to lane closure situations like this.

 

Even in your beloved Holland, 2 lanes @ 70mph going down to 1 lane @ 30mph will always result in a tailback.

[Owethemnowt]

Gross exaggeration of the problem.

 

There is ample signage warning of a lane merger that allows the traffic to progress smoothly and safely.

 

Also, the reduction of speed to 30 mph does allow for traffic to keep moving at the same maximum speed allowed as approaching the Meadowhead roundabout.

 

Really, this is a minor alteration for a temporary period.

 

Finally, it simply is not true that 'everyone'responds in the same manner or that braking is maniacal. I am unaware of the road becoming at all dangerous or has seen an increase in accidents. It hasn't. Neither is it a disruption. It simply equates with a slower approach to the roundabout but there are two lanes open making the approach as normal.

[S1 1DJ]

Gross exaggeration of the problem.

 

There is ample signage warning of a lane merger that allows the traffic to progress smoothly and safely.

 

Also, the reduction of speed to 30 mph does allow for traffic to keep moving at the same maximum speed allowed as approaching the Meadowhead roundabout.

 

Really, this is a minor alteration for a temporary period.

 

Finally, it simply is not true that 'everyone'responds in the same manner or that braking is maniacal. I am unaware of the road becoming at all dangerous or has seen an increase in accidents. It hasn't. Neither is it a disruption. It simply equates with a slower approach to the roundabout but there are two lanes open making the approach as normal.

 

Absolutely, for the sake of five minutes! I use this route selectively depending on my destination in Sheffield and have not seen it as a problem.

[1bigbhudda]

Does anybody know what works are taking place under the Dronfield Bypass and when they finish?

 

That bit alone costs me 5 minutes to get home on most nights, not to mention the fact that EVERYBODY piles into the right hand lane at first sight of the yellow roadwork signs and then slams on their brakes like maniacs leading to frequent head/tail incidents...

 

Also - any viable alternatives? Tried the Newbold to Dore route once and that is tedious... almost tempted to try and find a route through the East of the A61 but really don't know that area at all?

 

really?? 5 mins is that all:roll: go through Unstone and Dronfield instead then its about the same time, although i never have a problem even at rush hour, slight exaggeration here i think:roll:

[Revel]

Are those roadworks really still there? They've been there for at least a year, and I've never actually seen a soul working there.

As others stated, you could go via Unstone and Dronfield but it would take much longer than the five minutes you'd save.

[Ghostrider]

Are those roadworks really still there? They've been there for at least a year, and I've never actually seen a soul working there.

As others stated, you could go via Unstone and Dronfield but it would take much longer than the five minutes you'd save.

They work at night, I have seen them plenty of times.

[tzijlstra]

Gross exaggeration of the problem.

 

Absolutely, for the sake of five minutes! I use this route selectively depending on my destination in Sheffield and have not seen it as a problem.

 

really?? 5 mins is that all:roll: go through Unstone and Dronfield instead then its about the same time, although i never have a problem even at rush hour, slight exaggeration here i think:roll:

 

Ah yes, the non-peak time users need to have a say as well. Thanks fellas, very useful.

[paulhodgkins]

That bit alone costs me 5 minutes to get home on most nights

 

5 mins??!??? You serious?

 

Whats 5 mins? Sitting at two red lights?

 

First World Problem

Edited January 14, 2017 by paulhodgkins