Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 It isn't very often you see a bridge resting in a car park. To take the tram extension out to Beeston, a new bridge will be used to carry the track over the ring-road near QMC. The bridge itself has been pre-assembled and is now sitting in what used to be a staff car park at QMC. Once the approach routes have been completed the bridge will be dropped into place. But for now, it's slightly surreal. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea 5 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm sure no one would argue about the need for the trams to be on a bridge at this location. I am puzzled by the decision to make the crossing of Wilford Lane on the level, the embankment was already there and I'm sure could have been bridged relatively easily, just a little higher than the old railway bridge that was there previously. Once the trams are running I can imagine similar delays to those at Basford crossings and Bulwell Forest. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Possibly - but don't forget that at Basford it is the "proper" railway as well as the trams. At Wilford there is no reason why the trams should not simply by controlled by traffic lights, like crossing from Theatre Square to Market Street. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Remember Andrea, Nottingham City Council have absolutely no interest in how much ordinary motorists are delayed. They could not give a hoot. As long as their beloved tram gets through that is all that matters. And as you know, the tram will have priority over everything else like it does on line one. I once caught a rush hour tram from Hucknall into Nottingham. I have never been so close to another woman since I got married. In fact I don't think my feet were actually on the floor. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea 5 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Remember Andrea, Nottingham City Council have absolutely no interest in how much ordinary motorists are delayed. They could not give a hoot. As long as their beloved tram gets through that is all that matters. And as you know, the tram will have priority over everything else like it does on line one. I once caught a rush hour tram from Hucknall into Nottingham. I have never been so close to another woman since I got married. In fact I don't think my feet were actually on the floor. Yes you are quite right about the city council. I suppose once it's up and running things won't be too bad if you happen to want to go where the tram goes and have plenty of time. I've never understood how a journey time of around 40 minutes from Toton (my stop) to the city centre can be attractive unless they make car parking ridiculously expensive. Oh, hang on a moment................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kendaldrac 40 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Here's the news article already done the bridge work at the station and Lenton Lane with Wilford's Toll bridge almost finished. Trackwork visible throughout meadows and between Toton and Chilwell. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-23684810 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 When i came home from work last night @ 10 the bridge sitting in the car park was lit up like a Christmas tree, I believe its this weekend its lifted into place? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taxi ray 170 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 It will be put in place this weekend, as the ring road is shut overnight from saturday until 6am on sunday, they are going to jack it up and then slide it into place. Lets hope that they dont overun the time, as the robin hood half marathon is on Sunday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 The whips will be out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Schedule for the tram installation is running 4 weeks late at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taxi ray 170 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 There is a few signs at the abbey street, gregory street junction, saying works starts in july 2012 for 12 months, they are still working in that area, so at least 3 months late in that area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barclaycon 569 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Maybe they'll be able to raise this bridge without it falling over. And hopefully they'll remember to put spacers inbetween the rails and the road this time so that they don't buckle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taxi ray 170 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 NET are providing a viewing area for anyone interested in watching the bridge being moved into position. They normally put a time lapse video of the work on the website. http://www.nottinghampost.com/Watch-tram-bridge-moving-place/story-19846042-detail/story.html 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Don't take yer car within 3 miles of the event or the parking police will pounce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fch782c 144 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Last Wednesday I was at QMC South Block Daycase unit on E floor overlooking the area where the bridge is to be sited. Before the main section of the bridge was moved to this position the engineers were grafting like mad trying to get everything ready unfortunately the massive crane broke down and it was nearly 6 hours before work got back to normal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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mick2me 3,033 Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Quick post, Thanks Red. Lets hope it don't fall over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barclaycon 569 Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 No. Things like that don't happen these days Mick (!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 IOTimelapse. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Thanks radfordred, good job I was not driving that machine, I have enough problems parking my car in a small parking plot.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Oh deep joy A52 restrictions/diversions for 2 weeks around Bardill's. http://www.thetram.net/pdfs/work-updates/chilwell/Bardills%20works%20leaflet.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 So not everything is smelling of roses. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Oi shift! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Another QMC bridge opened today costing one point four million .... bleddy bonkers Father as you were Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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