martinmac Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Back to work tomorrow and just trying to find a safe route. I normally use the A66 to Scotch corner then down the A1 and A14 and overnight at the Fourwentways Travelodge. I hate the M62 but am guessing I may have to rethink my route for tomorrow. i will be leaving about noon so all comments before then are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkwright Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Oh dear Martin! On Sat/Sun I went down to Oxford M1, M69, M40 roads clear both days and I used the BBC weather forecast. I've just checked this in a box Mansfield /Leicester (M1), Newark/Grantham (A1) forecast is heavy snow all day Tuesday. They forecast light snow in the same area Friday night and we got 4" so I think you'll struggle if you come this way. (Got a spare bed if you get stuck in this area!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I heard on the radio yesterday that there are problems on the A66 (I guess at Alston) We got an inch of snow overnight in Daventry - had been clear until then - so M1 should not be too bad in our region. I'd suggest you try checking on M6 - M6Toll - M1 - M25 route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkwright Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Local radio this morning. Both M1 and A1 are running fairly well through Notts. Numerous minor accidents on A1 in north of county but passable with care. Hazardous driving conditions on A1 north of Docaster through yorkshire. HTH. Just for your info the above is from phone-ins from motorists as the notts police have refused to give out traffic information this morning due to data protection issues. Another Executive Decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Cheers Derek, I will give the M62 a go then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 /Main roads Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Just taken me 20 minutes to get off the car park. This really is a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Just taken me 20 minutes to get off the car park. This really is a pain. Its always the first and last 20yrs that are the hardest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I took 7 1/2 hours to do 99 miles yesterday. It took 3 1/2 hours to do 0 yards so you made better progress than me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 More media hype, the roads were fine for most of the trip. Glad I am not using the M25 until tomorrow though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Ive been keeping an eye on things Mart, and giving myself and Budgie an extra 2 hours for the drive down. I drove to Manchester on Sat (not in my car) and once outta the NE, it was fine. So I'll be my usual A1/A14/M11/M25 We're calling in at Stanford-le-hope tackle center if we get time. I picked up a wee 7ft boat rod today and some other bits. Just need to get some bait in Stanford. Fresh fish this week! Well, maybe! See you tomorrow boss.....maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 I have been watching you on the fishing forum Al. Dont rush down better late and safe. We have a job at 1600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I have been watching you on the fishing forum Al. Dont rush down better late and safe. We have a job at 1600. Christ its like having a stalker! Wow! A Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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