QE2 Bridge closure

The Rovering Member · 8th February 2016, 18:18

I'm currently progressing in yards on the A13. Heater on full high econ with three windows open for the wind to take the heat away. Temp at a steady 90/91.

Deep joy!

The Rovering Member · 8th February 2016, 18:34

Temp down to 87/88. Thank the star's it's not summer.

Rick-sta · 8th February 2016, 18:38

Is it quite bad the traffic? I've got to head home from the A1 Borehamwood to Corringham soon, expected the traffic to be bad to decided to work late than to be stuck in that traffic. I'll be taking the A127 then A128 route so hopefully will miss it! Good luck!

The Rovering Member · 8th February 2016, 18:51

It's dreadful. Avoid!

My feet are roasting.

Rick-sta · 8th February 2016, 19:01

oh god, lets hope I make it back within a reasonable time! haven't even left work yet.

The Rovering Member · 8th February 2016, 19:26

In work at last, gotta go out there again soon.

I wouldn't have liked to have done that journey in my P6. Very pleased with the way the 75 performed under those circumstances.

awvc1 · 8th February 2016, 20:00

high winds always cause problems there - I imagine they shut the bridge and it was down to the tunnels only.

Horrible. You have my sympathies

steve-45 · 8th February 2016, 20:45

Should be OK in about 10 years time when they build the new crossing as they are proposing twin tunnels in both directions.

The Rovering Member · 8th February 2016, 22:40

I recall the tunnels coped pretty well before the bridge opened. They can't any more.

bl52krz · 8th February 2016, 22:43

I have not used the bridge since it was sold to Sanef. This country will soon be owned by everyone but us. Soon be working for the chinese. Hope you like rice.

8th February 2016, 18:18	#1
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	QE2 Bridge closure I'm currently progressing in yards on the A13. Heater on full high econ with three windows open for the wind to take the heat away. Temp at a steady 90/91. Deep joy! __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

8th February 2016, 18:34	#2
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Temp down to 87/88. Thank the star's it's not summer. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

8th February 2016, 18:38	#3
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	Is it quite bad the traffic? I've got to head home from the A1 Borehamwood to Corringham soon, expected the traffic to be bad to decided to work late than to be stuck in that traffic. I'll be taking the A127 then A128 route so hopefully will miss it! Good luck! __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

8th February 2016, 18:51	#4
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	It's dreadful. Avoid! My feet are roasting. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

8th February 2016, 19:01	#5
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	oh god, lets hope I make it back within a reasonable time! haven't even left work yet. __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

8th February 2016, 19:26	#6
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	In work at last, gotta go out there again soon. I wouldn't have liked to have done that journey in my P6. Very pleased with the way the 75 performed under those circumstances. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

8th February 2016, 20:00	#7
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	high winds always cause problems there - I imagine they shut the bridge and it was down to the tunnels only. Horrible. You have my sympathies __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

8th February 2016, 20:45	#8
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Should be OK in about 10 years time when they build the new crossing as they are proposing twin tunnels in both directions.

8th February 2016, 22:40	#9
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	I recall the tunnels coped pretty well before the bridge opened. They can't any more. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

8th February 2016, 22:43	#10
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,392 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I have not used the bridge since it was sold to Sanef. This country will soon be owned by everyone but us. Soon be working for the chinese. Hope you like rice. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham. Last edited by Simondi; 9th February 2016 at 05:58..