Gateshead Sunderland Road Bus Link
Gateshead Sunderland Road Bus Link
Just drove past the bus link mentioned in the thread title and it looks complete now. Traffic lights are now active for it, still coned off for buses. But hopefully sees use soon after taking how my years to build it.
For pics see link below (from 2nd post down):
https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/r...1/page-200
(06 Apr 2022, 12:34 pm)Rob44 when it said " gate " i expected something that will stop unauthorised vehicles going down it but i can see anything from the pictures? Thanks for the link though very interesting
(06 Apr 2022, 12:34 pm)Rob44 when it said " gate " i expected something that will stop unauthorised vehicles going down it but i can see anything from the pictures? Thanks for the link though very interesting
(06 Apr 2022, 12:34 pm)Rob44 when it said " gate " i expected something that will stop unauthorised vehicles going down it but i can see anything from the pictures? Thanks for the link though very interestingPhysical objects and barriers can break and cost money.
(06 Apr 2022, 12:34 pm)Rob44 when it said " gate " i expected something that will stop unauthorised vehicles going down it but i can see anything from the pictures? Thanks for the link though very interestingPhysical objects and barriers can break and cost money.
(06 Apr 2022, 2:16 pm)ne14ne1 No it’s just a term used, there’s no physical gate.
Im sure the High Level Bridge and bus only stretch of John Dobson Street are referred to as Bus Gates too for example.
(06 Apr 2022, 2:22 pm)Andreos1 Physical objects and barriers can break and cost money.
Cameras can make money.
I'd hazard a guess the shares in Gateshead Councils white paint suppliers will be divested in to shares in Gateshead Councils traffic camera suppliers.
(06 Apr 2022, 2:16 pm)ne14ne1 No it’s just a term used, there’s no physical gate.
Im sure the High Level Bridge and bus only stretch of John Dobson Street are referred to as Bus Gates too for example.
(06 Apr 2022, 2:22 pm)Andreos1 Physical objects and barriers can break and cost money.
Cameras can make money.
I'd hazard a guess the shares in Gateshead Councils white paint suppliers will be divested in to shares in Gateshead Councils traffic camera suppliers.
Money from bus lane fines is pumped back into traffic infrastructure, enforcement etc as far as I’m aware, so win win.
It’s basically a stupidity tax to help fund other projects.
I think I'm getting a bit confused, or rather lost my barings - am i correct in thinking the green lines I've drawn on are the new bus gate (I've been wondering what they've been doing there)?
If so, what's the traffic lights for? Have they created new sliproads on the A167?
(06 Apr 2022, 3:43 pm)F114TML I think I'm getting a bit confused, or rather lost my barings - am i correct in thinking the green lines I've drawn on are the new bus gate (I've been wondering what they've been doing there)?Yeah. That's it. They've basically undone the work done in the 60s when that was the original Sunderland Road.
If so, what's the traffic lights for? Have they created new sliproads on the A167?
(06 Apr 2022, 3:43 pm)F114TML I think I'm getting a bit confused, or rather lost my barings - am i correct in thinking the green lines I've drawn on are the new bus gate (I've been wondering what they've been doing there)?Yeah. That's it. They've basically undone the work done in the 60s when that was the original Sunderland Road.
If so, what's the traffic lights for? Have they created new sliproads on the A167?
busses travel along gateshead high street turn left into the bus gate as the ?? blue bell pub go under the 167 flyover and cross the underneath and head towards where the old GNE garage was and the new lidi is and join Sunderland road. Can see your pic so sorry if this is just saying what you've posted!!
(06 Apr 2022, 3:43 pm)F114TML I think I'm getting a bit confused, or rather lost my barings - am i correct in thinking the green lines I've drawn on are the new bus gate (I've been wondering what they've been doing there)?
If so, what's the traffic lights for? Have they created new sliproads on the A167?
(06 Apr 2022, 3:43 pm)F114TML I think I'm getting a bit confused, or rather lost my barings - am i correct in thinking the green lines I've drawn on are the new bus gate (I've been wondering what they've been doing there)?
If so, what's the traffic lights for? Have they created new sliproads on the A167?
(06 Apr 2022, 3:48 pm)Rob44 busses travel along gateshead high street turn left into the bus gate as the ?? blue bell pub go under the 167 flyover and cross the underneath and head towards where the old GNE garage was and the new lidi is and join Sunderland road. Can see your pic so sorry if this is just saying what you've posted!!Yeah, that's it essentially. Opposite in reverse.
(06 Apr 2022, 3:48 pm)Rob44 busses travel along gateshead high street turn left into the bus gate as the ?? blue bell pub go under the 167 flyover and cross the underneath and head towards where the old GNE garage was and the new lidi is and join Sunderland road. Can see your pic so sorry if this is just saying what you've posted!!Yeah, that's it essentially. Opposite in reverse.
(06 Apr 2022, 4:16 pm)Andreos1 Yeah, that's it essentially. Opposite in reverse.It is only the 27 and X10 that use sunderland road, maybe stagecoach will have the X24 and X34 use sunderland road from heworth instead of the felling bypass
Not sure if it's limited to the 27, 51 and 52 or if they're gonna send the X10 that way too (potential for it getting stuck on Jackson St).
(06 Apr 2022, 4:16 pm)Andreos1 Yeah, that's it essentially. Opposite in reverse.It is only the 27 and X10 that use sunderland road, maybe stagecoach will have the X24 and X34 use sunderland road from heworth instead of the felling bypass
Not sure if it's limited to the 27, 51 and 52 or if they're gonna send the X10 that way too (potential for it getting stuck on Jackson St).
(06 Apr 2022, 4:49 pm)N1cholas It is only the 27 and X10 that use sunderland road, maybe stagecoach will have the X24 and X34 use sunderland road from heworth instead of the felling bypass
(06 Apr 2022, 4:49 pm)N1cholas It is only the 27 and X10 that use sunderland road, maybe stagecoach will have the X24 and X34 use sunderland road from heworth instead of the felling bypass
(06 Apr 2022, 4:40 pm)Rob44 the 51 and 52 use old Durham road don't they?Ah you're right.
(06 Apr 2022, 4:49 pm)N1cholas It is only the 27 and X10 that use sunderland road, maybe stagecoach will have the X24 and X34 use sunderland road from heworth instead of the felling bypassIt's a lot of work. For not a lot of buses.
(06 Apr 2022, 4:40 pm)Rob44 the 51 and 52 use old Durham road don't they?Ah you're right.
(06 Apr 2022, 4:49 pm)N1cholas It is only the 27 and X10 that use sunderland road, maybe stagecoach will have the X24 and X34 use sunderland road from heworth instead of the felling bypassIt's a lot of work. For not a lot of buses.
(06 Apr 2022, 4:49 pm)N1cholas It is only the 27 and X10 that use sunderland road, maybe stagecoach will have the X24 and X34 use sunderland road from heworth instead of the felling bypass
(06 Apr 2022, 4:49 pm)N1cholas It is only the 27 and X10 that use sunderland road, maybe stagecoach will have the X24 and X34 use sunderland road from heworth instead of the felling bypass
(06 Apr 2022, 2:22 pm)Andreos1 Physical objects and barriers can break and cost money.
Cameras can make money.
I'd hazard a guess the shares in Gateshead Councils white paint suppliers will be divested in to shares in Gateshead Councils traffic camera suppliers.
(06 Apr 2022, 2:22 pm)Andreos1 Physical objects and barriers can break and cost money.
Cameras can make money.
I'd hazard a guess the shares in Gateshead Councils white paint suppliers will be divested in to shares in Gateshead Councils traffic camera suppliers.
(06 Apr 2022, 5:11 pm)stagecoachbusdepot And what a view will await passengers arriving through the new Bus Gate
https://www.google.com/maps/@54.9594643,...384!8i8192
Welcome to Gateshead!
(06 Apr 2022, 5:11 pm)stagecoachbusdepot And what a view will await passengers arriving through the new Bus Gate
https://www.google.com/maps/@54.9594643,...384!8i8192
Welcome to Gateshead!
(06 Apr 2022, 6:52 pm)ne14ne1 Incorrect. That blocks all gone ready for redevelopment.
See: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/g...-178002604
(06 Apr 2022, 6:52 pm)ne14ne1 Incorrect. That blocks all gone ready for redevelopment.
See: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/g...-178002604