M11 - Arklow to Rathnew

vickers209

Few more pictures
Possible new road to allow works to be carried out on current road past barndarrig



Another temp road layout before scratenagh cross maybe



Arklow end of bypass








Notice The new base for bridge at jackwhites



Bridge behind the tap







At the Beehive works starting on a bridge too







Looking towards Ballinameesda from beehive

Poochie05

Poochie05 wrote: »

Coming down to Wexford last night and there was stop/go between Barndarrig and Jack White's for resurfacing and they were digging out cats' eyes.

Bit puzzled trying to work out what this was for. It appears to be that all they did was resurface and remark the road between Barndarrig and Jack White's, although the new markings are now double white lines, sometimes broken on either side for overtaking, etc. and they put cats' eyes in to match new markings. I'm sure it's all part of the master plan but just wondering if anyone knows which part?
I presume upgrading what will become the R road is part of the contract, so maybe they're doing this now, but seems a bit early...

Not a road builder so haven't a clue, just a curious interested party as I travel this road quite a bit

vickers209

Poochie05 wrote: »

Bit puzzled trying to work out what this was for. It appears to be that all they did was resurface and remark the road between Barndarrig and Jack White's, although the new markings are now double white lines, sometimes broken on either side for overtaking, etc. and they put cats' eyes in to match new markings. I'm sure it's all part of the master plan but just wondering if anyone knows which part?
I presume upgrading what will become the R road is part of the contract, so maybe they're doing this now, but seems a bit early...

Not a road builder so haven't a clue, just a curious interested party as I travel this road quite a bit

Was wondering same myself seems a bit of a waste of money considering it will be an R772 in a years time with only local traffic on it

jd

Possibly they'll do the new R road first, so traffic can use it while they work on the new DC?

vickers209

Work Flying along now and the first tar has been laid for a new road layout heading south past barndarrig











Jack Whites Bridge

flat 2 the.....

Is there any reason why they are going so fast on the construction of this road

Geogregor

flat 2 the..... wrote: »

Is there any reason why they are going so fast on the construction of this road

It looks like a fairly reasonable pace but nothing out of the ordinary. Weather is good, days are long, so work goes ahead.

badgerbroc11

Map of new diversion which will be in place early August. This will impact traffic.

Kilmurry Diversion – 197

badgerbroc11

Map of diversion which will take place from later in August.

I wonder how long these will be in place for?

lottpaul

I drove past this - the Kilmurray diversion - last week and it is really going to slow traffic, especially at peak times. The carriageway seems narrow enough, there is no shoulder to allow for breakdowns, punctures etc and at that time there was no barrier to prevent anyone skidding off into the earthworks. (I presume a barrier will have to be put in place?)

The other diversion in Barndarrig seemed to be progressing well enough - I presume it has to finish before the school reopens in September. If not there are going to be a lot of happy local kids and an equal number of unhappy parents

Gosub

lottpaul wrote: »

I drove past this - the Kilmurray diversion - last week and it is really going to slow traffic, especially at peak times. The carriageway seems narrow enough, there is no shoulder to allow for breakdowns, punctures etc and at that time there was no barrier to prevent anyone skidding off into the earthworks. (I presume a barrier will have to be put in place?)

The other diversion in Barndarrig seemed to be progressing well enough - I presume it has to finish before the school reopens in September. If not there are going to be a lot of happy local kids and an equal number of unhappy parents

I passed there two days ago and there was a pick-up using the new tarmac. I thought at the time that the diversion was going to be just one direction, judging by the width. There wasn't much tarmac each side of the pick-up.

That's going to be tight for two trucks passing! :eek:

fred funk }{

Gosub wrote: »

I passed there two days ago and there was a pick-up using the new tarmac. I thought at the time that the diversion was going to be just one direction, judging by the width. There wasn't much tarmac each side of the pick-up.

That's going to be tight for two trucks passing! :eek:

Looking from the side, it seems to be tight but when you're on it it will be wide enough.

badgerbroc11

When driving by it yesterday there was a roller stopped on it which helped give perspective to the width. It should be fine for normal traffic but the entrances to both diversions seem to turn sharply which will slow down the traffic a lot. Tail backs will become a feature I fear.

jd

People might want to soon consider the N80 route if they are travelling from Dublin to Wexford (of course you have to think about Newlands X roadworks)

OldMrBrennan83

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jd

Patww79 wrote: »

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N80 from Carlow, down through Bunclody to Scarawalsh on the N11

OldMrBrennan83

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vickers209

Anyone know how many junctions there will be off the new motorway i thought was only 2 one at jack whites and one at beehive.but looking at the above it looks like there will be one at each of the new diversions as well?

JupiterKid

I'm sure it won't be that bad that people would consider using the N81/N80 to get from Dublin to Wexford. When it will be finished it will be DC/motorway all the way from Dublin to County Wexford. Wexford will only be an hour and a half away from Dublin.

jd

JupiterKid wrote: »

I'm sure it won't be that bad that people would consider using the N81/N80 to get from Dublin to Wexford.

There's not much difference time wise from North Dublin to Wexford between the two routes at the moment. I'd normally take the N11, but always check traffic before I leave

lottpaul

vickers209 wrote: »

Anyone know how many junctions there will be off the new motorway i thought was only 2 one at jack whites and one at beehive.but looking at the above it looks like there will be one at each of the new diversions as well?

You're correct - Junction 18 -the Beehive, Junction 19 Jack Whites

those interchanges on the map dont seem to connect into the new M11 but are being used to link the old N11 with the maze of L roads in the area

OldMrBrennan83

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lottpaul

Patww79 wrote: »

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Hasn't come into force yet - press releases say its due to start in early to late August so you'll be fine.

OldMrBrennan83

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vickers209

First Diversion opening 12th august at kilmurry

N11 Update
Section A – N11 Arklow/Rathnew

Traffic Management Updates

TM Requirements for August 2014:



Section A

Kilmurry Traffic Switch – Tuesday 12th August 2014

To facilitate construction of the new N11 dual carriageway between Arklow and Rathnew, traffic will be diverted off the existing N11 carriageway at Kilmurray, effective from Tuesday morning, 12th August 2014 . The area of the N11 affected is located approximately half way between the Jack White’s and Lil Doyle’s crossroads (red on sketch). Traffic travelling northbound will leave the N11 approx 1.5km north of Jack Whites and travel on a new temporary alignment (purple on sketch) parallel to the existing N11 for approximately 1.3km and rejoin the existing N11 approximately 1km south of Lil Doyles. Southbound traffic will leave the N11 approximately 1km south of Lil Doyle’s and follow this route in reverse. This diversion will be in place until the new dual carriageway is opened to traffic in August 2015. Motorists are advised to allow additional time for their journeys. They are also urged to take great caution on the approach to this diversion and to obey the 60km/hr speed limit which is in place.”
See attached Phasing drawings for the proposed traffic switch Kilmurry Diversion
Green = Existing N11 Route
Purple = Diversion Route
Scratenagh Traffic Switch – Late August 2014 Scratenagh Diversion – 198
See attached Phasing drawings for the proposed traffic switch
Yellow = Existing N11 Route
Green = Diversion Route
Blue = Advanced Works
Ballymoyle Lane Road Closure – Scheduled for Late August/Early September 2014
All-Stop on the N11 – There is an all-stop planned for Wednesday 6th August on the N11 between the Tap bar and the Beehive – Traffic will be stopped in both directions for 10 minutes
Coolmore Road Closure – Scheduled for 6th August 2014 for a period of 4 weeks
Ballymoyle Lane – there will be continued traffic management on Ballymoyle Lane for August
Cranagh Link – Stop & Go works to facilitate construction of the new Cranagh Link
Rahaval Link – Stop & Go works to facilitate construction of the new Rahaval Link
Breagura Road Closure – Scheduled for Early September 2014
Glenealy Road Closure – Scheduled for Early September 2014
Ballyclogh North Road Closure – Scheduled for Early September 2014



Section B

Lane 1 and H.S. Closure for Gantry Installation



Section C

Existing H/S on northbound and southbound carriages will remain closed.



O&M

Lane 2 mobile and static lane closures N/B and S/B in order to carry out grass cutting to the Arklow Bypass median
H/S mobile and static lane closures in order to carry out routine maintenance and grass cutting to the verges of Section B.
Other TM may be used as and when required for the repair of defects, inspections and emergency response.
Filter drain remedial works
Topsoiling and verge works
Seeding

http://www.n7n11.ie/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Kilmurry-Diversion-.pdf

Latest newsletter being released too saying 50% of works are complete with a completion date of august 2015 still being maintained:D

http://www.n7n11.ie/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/N11-BAM-Issue-4-Newsletter-August-2014.pdf

jd

Newsletter says that major surfacing (carriageway) works will start in early Autumn.

vickers209

Just a reminder that the first diverson starting in the morning

fred funk }{

The diversion started today. It's a relatively short distance and it was nice to drive on the fresh tarmac!

josip

Is the diversion a throwaway piece of road that will not be used when the work is complete or does it form part of the finished roadway?

Gosub

fred funk }{ wrote: »

The diversion started today. It's a relatively short distance and it was nice to drive on the fresh tarmac!

What does it do to the traffic flow? Is there much build-up at the diversion?