Dublin Port Tunnel - Just Ask

L1011

The capacity of the surrounding road network determines how much traffic can go through the tunnel and benefit from it. This is why the private vehicle/light goods rates were cut when the M50 upgrade completed.

AngryLips

I thought the tunnel was still closed during certain hours of the night because there was inadequate use?

L1011

AngryLips wrote: »

I thought the tunnel was still closed during certain hours of the night because there was inadequate use?

It's not.

bk

Note there are only two scheduled closures coming up, 30th of August and 4th of October:

http://www.dublinporttunnel.ie/Closures/

And they only last 4 hours.

So definitely not fixing leaks, not enough time, that problem looks like it has been resolved. Just seems like routine maintenance to replace lights, etc. like markpb says.

The Dublin Port Tunnel has been a fantastic success. As a resident and cyclist on the Northside of Dublin where trucks use to rumble across our local streets. It has helped make our streets much quieter, safer and more pleasant place to be.

donkey balls

These so called super trucks are not banned from use on Irish roads and by calling them a super truck your making them out to be some sort of a monster on irish roads,When in fact they are about 1/2 ft higher than a standard trailer which enables them to carry double the load while still complying with the weight limits for HGV vehicles in Ireland.;)

bk

donkey balls wrote: »

These so called super trucks are not banned from use on Irish roads

You are correct, but looks like they will be from 2014:

http://www.jimhiggins.ie/ep/news/2011/374-eu-plans-to-limit-irish-truck-heights-must-be-derailed-says-mep-jim-higgins-

donkey balls

These double deck trailers are mainly used between the UK&Ireland and in the nordic countries from memory the trailer height limit is under 4 mtrs,Anyway it seems a bit stupid wanting to ban trailers that in effect can double the load cutting down on using another truck.

L1011

"1/2 foot higher" and "double the load" != valid maths.

donkey balls

These trailers are mainly used by Tesco, AN Post,Boots,B&Q and other Irish transport companies on trunking routes(depot to depot) with the odd store delivery just say down in Kerry,Were that store would normally get two 45ft trailer deliveries by using the double deck your saving on fuel drivers wage etc and the use of an extra truck.

MidlandsM

markpb wrote: »

Presumably the aircon, fire safety, cctv and drainage systems need to be checked and maintained, the road markings need to be repainted, blown lights need to be replaced, road signs need to be cleaned and probably a host of other work.

yeah, making tea more like....:rolleyes:

bk

bk wrote: »

Note there are only two scheduled closures coming up, 30th of August and 4th of October:

http://www.dublinporttunnel.ie/Closures/

And they only last 4 hours.

So definitely not fixing leaks, not enough time, that problem looks like it has been resolved. Just seems like routine maintenance to replace lights, etc. like markpb says.

The Dublin Port Tunnel has been a fantastic success. As a resident and cyclist on the Northside of Dublin where trucks use to rumble across our local streets. It has helped make our streets much quieter, safer and more pleasant place to be.

It's closed a lot more than what is detailed on the website. In total normally 4 nights every 4 week period.

bk

Dónal wrote: »

It's closed a lot more than what is detailed on the website. In total normally 4 nights every 4 week period.

To be honest it is pretty irrelevant anyway. At night time you are almsot just as quick to go around it, traffic is so light anyway.

Carawaystick

bk wrote: »

To be honest it is pretty irrelevant anyway. At night time you are almsot just as quick to go around it, traffic is so light anyway.

Not it's not irrelevant. It is definitely quicker to travel from the Point to the Airport via the tunnel than any surface route, if the tunnel is open. there is only one stop at the turnpike on the tunnel route, compared to up to 20 traffic lights going a surface route.

I see no-one from the NRA's bothered answering my question about why they didn't install changing signs on the approach routes to the Dublin tunnel unlike the Cork tunnel

Carawaystick

Carawaystick wrote: »

Not it's not irrelevant. It is definitely quicker to travel from the Point to the Airport via the tunnel than any surface route, if the tunnel is open. there is only one stop at the turnpike on the tunnel route, compared to up to 20 traffic lights going a surface route.

I see no-one from the NRA's bothered answering my question about why they didn't install changing signs on the approach routes to the Dublin tunnel unlike the Cork tunnel

Wait, what? I don't think there are official representatives on this thread?

There are Variable Message Signs (VMS) located on the approach to the DPT. See here as an example.

L1011

donkey balls wrote: »

These trailers are mainly used by Tesco, AN Post,Boots,B&Q and other Irish transport companies on trunking routes(depot to depot) with the odd store delivery just say down in Kerry,Were that store would normally get two 45ft trailer deliveries by using the double deck your saving on fuel drivers wage etc and the use of an extra truck.

That is assuming that one truck is full and the other virtually empty.

In that case you use two smaller trucks.

donkey balls

MYOB wrote: »

That is assuming that one truck is full and the other virtually empty.

In that case you use two smaller trucks.

It is cheaper to use one larger truck than to use to small trucks most companies use smaller trucks where a larger one cannot gain access to deliver.

senordingdong

sdeire wrote: »

As for people who take the wrong turn and end up in the toll booth at peak time - without seeming rude, you just need to read the signs. There are number of very, very large blue signs saying "Tolled Tunnel" - if you miss them you really do need to stop and do a double take (NOT literally) and be more observant/pro-active whn driving.

I'm inclined to disagree. All the signs say is that you are approaching a tolled tunnel. It is not until the toll booth is on top of you, do you see a sign detailing the tolls. Meaning people, can easily approach the tunnel thinking they are going to pay three euro, and only after the point of no return, they find out they are going to have to pay ten euro.

Carawaystick

bk wrote: »

Note there are only two scheduled closures coming up, 30th of August and 4th of October:

http://www.dublinporttunnel.ie/Closures/

And they only last 4 hours.

The fact the closure for the tunnel run isn't listed, would suggest that website is at best completely unreliable

Carawaystick

Carawaystick wrote: »

The fact the closure for the tunnel run isn't listed, would suggest that website is at best completely unreliable

Strangely enough, it now looks like it has been updated. Now for the rest of the maintenance closures.