M17/M18 - Gort to Tuam [open to traffic]

serfboard

m17 wrote: »

The tuam bypass the ballygaddy road flyover 10/04/17 new sign

Is it just me, or does that slip lane look too narrow? Is it a) not finished, with more tarmac to be put in on the left-hand side, or b) a camera distortion, and really it's fine?

Because if it's as narrow as it looks it would, IMO, deter drivers from using the lane until the last minute - thus defeating the purpose.

paddydone1

serfboard wrote: »

Is it just me, or does that slip lane look too narrow? Is it a) not finished, with more tarmac to be put in on the left-hand side, or b) a camera distortion, and really it's fine?

Because if it's as narrow as it looks it would, IMO, deter drivers from using the lane until the last minute - thus defeating the purpose.

It's hard to tell, I doubt the speed limit will be above 60kph on the bypass anyway.

marno21

paddydone1 wrote: »

It's hard to tell, I doubt the speed limit will be above 60kph on the bypass anyway.

It's a grade seperated dual carraigeway the limit will be 100km/h.

m17

The m17 at carthymore looking towards rathmorrisy 11/04/17cartymore looking towards tuamSheeaunpark looking towards rathmorrisySheeaunpark looking towards tuamkilseagh looking towards rathmorrisykilseagh looking towards tuamlaraghmore looking towards rathmorrisylaraghmore looking towards tuamannagh hill looking towards rathmorrisyannagh hill looking towards tuam
the m17 25.5kms tarmac almost completed they have 16kms of the jersey barrier done

m17

The m17 through the bog outside tuam 09/06/1511/04/17

m17

m17 wrote: »

The m17 through the bog outside tuam 09/06/1511/04/17

What are those wires in the channel in the tarmac, are they going to be buried when the next layer is laid?

m17

Deleted User wrote: »

What are those wires in the channel in the tarmac, are they going to be buried when the next layer is laid?

No there are for the jersey barrier,as you can see in pic the two wires

spacetweek

m17 wrote: »

That picture is amazing! Should be sent in to Reuters

spacetweek

Ah I didn't know that, they must be raised and embedded in concrete by the jersey barrier creation machine.

m17

spacetweek wrote: »

Ah I didn't know that, they must be raised and embedded in concrete by the jersey barrier creation machine.

For the best pics and updates it's all right here

m17

The m17 at annagh hill looking towards tuam 12/04/1611/04/17

Westawaken

This is my first post on here and I just want to congratulate M17 on an absolutely brilliant job. I also want to concur with Spacetweek that the photograph he mentions is an amazing photo. ( I am a new user and so cannot re post said photo). I would go so far as to say copyright it immediately and enter it in competitions.

Markiemarkso

The distance signs went up on the most northerly end of the works, where the new road will rejoin the old road north of Tuam. Galway is 49km from Tuam at this point, but only 32km on the current road.

Cookiemunster

Markiemarkso wrote: »

The distance signs went up on the most northerly end of the works, where the new road will rejoin the old road north of Tuam. Galway is 49km from Tuam at this point, but only 32km on the current road.

49km at a guaranteed 120kph versus 32km at ?????

m17

Cookiemunster wrote: »

49km at a guaranteed 120kph versus 32km at ?????

Here is the breakdown tuam to galway in October with speed limit in brackets N17 4kms(100kms),m17 25.5 kms (120kms),m6 9 kms (120kms),n6 7.5kms(100kms),r336 3 kms (50kms)

godskitchen

Cookiemunster wrote: »

49km at a guaranteed 120kph versus 32km at ?????

100% this. Even if it took a considerable amount longer to use the new road, I would still use it to never have to see Tuam or clairegalway ever again.

Sam Russell

m17 wrote: »

Here is the breakdown tuam to galway in October with speed limit in brackets N17 4kms(100kms),m17 25.5 kms (120kms),m6 9 kms (120kms),n6 7.5kms(100kms),r336 3 kms (50kms)

At the posted speed limit, it would take 28 mins to from Tuam to Galway. If Duiska is as it is now, that is going to add considerably to that time, but if it gets worse, then ******* ****.

To go the old road, it is necessary to achieve an average of 70 km/h - possible if the 100 km/h limits survive, but only off peak. Currently Google gives 40 min to 1 hour (leaving at 8 am).

It is 50% longer by motorway.

m17

RATHMORISSY 16/08/1518/03/1631/10/1621/03/17

paddydone1

http://galwaybayfm.ie/gort-tuam-motorway-bat-bridge-nears-completion-part-efforts-protect-local-wildlife/

Irish_rat

m17 wrote: »

What do you think of the updates now

Not bad yeah

m17

M17 junction one rathmorissy 12/04/17new signslip road for m6 left for dublin right for galwaynew sign for roundabout

Roadfan

First post. Thanks to all and M17 in particular for updates. Regular traveller Cork Sligo. Roll on more road improvements to North West. Will they be able to cross the road in Milltown Ballindine though when the uninterrupted traffic hits after bypass opening.?

Pereplyotchik

Roadfan wrote: »

First post. Thanks to all and M17 in particular for updates. Regular traveller Cork Sligo. Roll on more road improvements to North West. Will they be able to cross the road in Milltown Ballindine though when the uninterrupted traffic hits after bypass opening.?

I think that's a good question, certainly could lead to increased traffic through those villages at peaks like friday afternoon/evenings and in lead up to bank holidays etc. Tuam won't be able to filter them through gradually like it does now, equally it probably won't build them up like it does now.... I'd have to say that it's likely that the impact won't be huge most of the time (but what do I know?)
As a matter of interest what difference do you think this'll make to you?
I do Tuam - W. Cork regularly via Cork so I think there's more than half an hour saving in this for me... at least 20mins saved off the Oranmore-Gort section at least

Roadfan

Round about a half an hour I'd say . Very significant on that journey.

Irish_rat

Roadfan wrote: »

Round about a half an hour I'd say . Very significant on that journey.

Very much so, used to do limerick to Sligo alot and it normally takes 2hr55 could bring it down to 2hr15

Jayop

I'm wondering now if from south Sligo could it be quicker when this is complete to go this way to Dublin?

Jayop

Nah probably still about 15 minutes slower and a good deal further after looking it up.

m17

The m17 at ballybanagher corofin 7kms form tuam roadbridge have 6kms of the wearing course done on the southbound lane looking towards tuam 13/04/17looking towards rathmorrisy

m17

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m17

The bat bridge on the m18 14/04/17