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michaelf

What's happening A41 Noth to Bicester?

Coming from Aylesbury this evening (Thurs 3-7-08) trying to get to Bicester Village before 7pm close. Took 45 mins to do 2 miles - gave up - and still nowhere near Bicester. The information on this site says a few mins only delay... Wrong!
Does anyone know if this is usually the case - or was tonight a one-off? I want to shop! (But instead had a 2 hour wasted trip - which probably cost loads in petrol...)

Message refers to: A41 Northbound Bicester

3 Jul 2008 19:54:50

Administrator

Re: What's happening A41 Noth to Bicester?

Michael,
Thank you for your message. We go to great lengths to ensure that the quality of the traffic information that we report is of the highest standard. There are a number of strict rules that we follow to prevent false alarms being generated on A-roads caused by delivery vehicles, buses, etc continually stopping and starting.

Last night we were aware of a drop in vehicle speeds but there were an insufficient number of vehicles in the queuing section to cause a severe message to be broadcasted.

We hope this clarifies the issue for you.
Many thanks
Mary

Message refers to: A41 Northbound Bicester

4 Jul 2008 14:31:07

buzzbee

accident

how is this road, now

Message refers to: A27 Westbound Lewes (East)

1 Jul 2008 18:29:42

tates

Love the new traffic cameras

Yours is a much better implementation than the BBC JamCams - they were their first but their script seems to load every camera in the country(taking ages and timing out) rather than letting you select a road. Well done.

As you can never tell what direction the HA have left their camera it is difficult to tell which side of the carriageway has the jam - unless it's sunny when you can do some boy scouts work on direction of shadows and where the sun would be etc..

Message refers to: A3 Northbound Hogs Back: South of Guldford

26 Jun 2008 18:12:44

Administrator

Re: Love the new traffic cameras

Actually we reckon we *can* work out which way they are pointing - watch this space...

Thanks for the comment!

Message refers to: A3 Northbound Hogs Back: South of Guldford

30 Jun 2008 20:06:34

harrisons

signs

why are the signs left on saying animals debris or people on road all this does is cause a slowing of traffic for no reason,this happens everyday who controls the signs because they cause more slow traffic than some accidents.can you ask them to turn signs off when there is no hazard this would make my daily trip less stressful regards neil.

Message refers to: M6 Southbound J18 Holmes Chapel

21 Jun 2008 15:29:07

AshT

Incident on 21 June (Yesterday) between Clevedon and Weston-Super-Mare

Hi there, I'm not sure whether I can ask for witnesses of incidents here.

If you were travelling between Clevedon (J20) to Weston-Super-Mare (J21) yesterday between the hours of 5pm and 5:45 pm, and saw an incident as follows, please contact me at rep@irit.co.uk.

Yesterday between the hours of 5pm and 5:45pm, we (Me, My father, my sister, and father's partner) were harrased by either alcohol or drug using people. 2 Males (1 black 1 white). Then repeatedly tried maneuvering around us dangerously, braking, and one point actually stopping in the middle lane on the motorway, trying to get us to pull over to the hard shoulder, to settle this with physical solutions. My father tried dodging every dangerous attempt to do so, all the way down to the slip road to Weston-Super-Mare (J21). At which point, half way down the slip road they stopped in front of us completely, nearly making a collision and haulting the traffic onto the Weston-Super-Mare turn-off. The black man got out, and Incident

Message refers to: M5 Southbound J21 Weston-super-Mare

21 Jun 2008 11:30:54

JaneD

M1 Roadworks

Hi can someone tell me please the state of roadworks southbound on the M1? Going to an event on Trafalgar Square on 19 July 2008 and wonder if I'll get stuck in roadworks on the way? Anyone know? Kind regards, Jane

Message refers to: M1 Southbound Luton Airport Spur

20 Jun 2008 10:09:48

pbeffa

more roadworks!

Sorry but I was shocked when I saw that there are more roadworks more roadworks!ing on the 23rd of June. Anybody knows for how long and which area will be affected? Also, anybody knows who plans the schedule of these works? First 6-7 months of roadwords, followed by more than a week devoted to "cut the grass" and now more road words again! Couldn't they cut the grass while doing the works, so they don't have to disrupt the traffic twice? Just a bit fed up of traffic jams on the A55.
Thank you
Paloma

Message refers to: A55 Eastbound J16 Penmaenmawr (East)

19 Jun 2008 12:34:20

Administrator

CCTV

Just to let you all know that we are experiencing some problems with the CCTV. We are currently doing our best to establish the cause of the fault so we can get it fixed asap.
In the mean time we apologise for any inconvenience.
Best wishes
Keepmoving

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5 Jun 2008 16:44:55

sportka

Go Slow

On my way to work shortly, not looking forward to the Go Slow heading for Salford Quays.

I am a biker and whilst I can't see the point in annoying people trying to get to work this morning, at least they are doing something instead of just moaning about it!

Just read on www.SalfordQuays.org that they are planning to take over local radio stations as well!

Goodness me!

Message refers to: M602 Eastbound J3 Salford

5 Jun 2008 8:44:11

willow

traffic query

Hi

I have not done this route yet: traveling from borough to parsons green, going over the vauxhall bridge. I was hoping someone could tell me about the traffic at 7.30 am and then on the way home at about 5.30?

Please tell me, no one is on the roads and they are serenely relaxing to be on!!

Thank you

laura

Message refers to: A3212 Eastbound Vauxhall Bridge (Northside)

4 Jun 2008 20:54:24

jerseyfrancis

Re: traffic query

HI.A VERY VERY BAD TIME TO BE AROUND THAT AREA,AT THOSE TIMES.PARK UP AND TRAIN IT IN/OUT.IF POSSIBLE.SORRY BUT ITS NOT GOOD NEWS.FRANCIS.

Message refers to: A3212 Eastbound Vauxhall Bridge (Northside)

5 Jun 2008 23:38:52

lou1

wrong lane

why is it that when you inadvertently find your self in the wrong lane, (which I might add is very easy around the Guildford city ring road system) just as you get into guildford,that nobody lets you in? I head towards the A281 to Worthing a nd it happens every time , I have to literally barge my way thru. How come?

Message refers to: A322 Southbound York Road: Guildford

4 Jun 2008 17:32:42

rogerb162

Road Closed

Do you have any information as to why this road was closed on Tuesday evening north of M42 with traffic diverted onto the M42?

Message refers to: A444 Northbound M42 J11: Appleby Magna

4 Jun 2008 17:02:25

lisad

Fuel protest on M60. June 5th

I have heard 1000+ bikers and lorries are Fuel protest on M60. June 5thing a go slow protest at Birch Sevices on the M62 tomorrow morning at 8.00am. They will head for the M60 and try and cause disruption for a few hours around Manchester.

Message refers to: M62 Eastbound Birch Services

4 Jun 2008 10:50:56

JakiDF

Alerts

Despite getting an 'all clear' alert this morning, my usual hour commute was doubled by really heavy congestion this morning!!!

Message refers to: M4 Eastbound J12 Reading West

3 Jun 2008 10:32:18

Administrator

Re: Alerts

Thank you for your message. There could be a number of reasons why you came across this problem today. We will need more details in order to look into it, so please email us direct at mary@keepmoving.co.uk.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Best wishes
Keepmoving

Message refers to: M4 Eastbound J12 Reading West

3 Jun 2008 15:31:33

dand

camera function

super idea to be able to see road situations via static cameras WHEN THEY WORK or when they are not pointing skywards, downwards, or any other position but along the road you want to see!
There are far too many of them not functioning: is is this something that the Highways Agency overseers/police also have to put up with?

My journey today is from Maidstone to Stansted so I need to know exactly the state of play along the M20 Westbound and the dreaded M25 (a/c) and M11 corridor.

Otherwise, this is a really useful tool!

Carman

Message refers to: M20 Westbound J3 Wrotham Heath

2 Jun 2008 10:40:18

Administrator

Re: camera function

Thank you for your message. We're glad you like the CCTV - we now have a new application on facebook called keepmoving jamcams that incorporates this functionality.

The highways agency do kindly allow us to display pictures from their cameras. Therefore the number of cameras turned off at any one time is beyond our control. Cameras are unavailable due to various reasons including roadworks, accidents etc. Having said this we hope you agree that the CCTV adds valuable functionality to keepmoving.

Best wishes
Keepmoving.

Message refers to: M20 Westbound J3 Wrotham Heath

3 Jun 2008 15:41:57

punkydawg

Great big dent/groove in the nearside lane

There's a great big groove in the nearside lane where a truck lost a tyre yesterday morning - I was expecting them to have repaired it but it's till there.

It's about 2.5 miles south of J28.

Message refers to: M5 Northbound J28 Cullompton

30 May 2008 11:21:53

purplekascat

0845 TRAFFIC service & Texts

Following on from comments made by vmead on 24/4 and 2/5, I logged my home/work route about a month ago and have received a few texts and several e-mails about my route, however when I tried to use the phone service, I was advised that I had no route or mobile number logged and to visit the web site to set this up!! Is this likely to be resolved soon??

Message refers to: M4 Westbound J11 Reading (South)

16 May 2008 14:31:24

Administrator

Re: 0845 TRAFFIC service & Texts

Purplekascat and vmead,
Thank you very much for alerting us to this problem. We will be discussing this as a matter of urgency and will get to work on a solution asap. Importantly we will be keeping you updated on our progress, and hope to have this part of our service back up and running.
Once again please accept our apologies for the frustration and inconvenience this has caused.
Best wishes
Keepmoving

Message refers to: M4 Westbound J11 Reading (South)

30 May 2008 11:22:26

kevconnor

Road down to 1 lane both ways Manchester side of the Junction

I travel the oposite way to this each morning however this morning and on Friday the junction has been busy due to it being reduced down to one lane in each direct, traffic was queuing up the slip road on Junction 20 of the M60 as well as all the way back to Middleton along Manchester New Road, I have not seen it but I antisipate the evening journey would be the same northbound along Rochdale road as well as affecting Victoria Avenue A6109. I would estimate the worst of the delays could be up to 30 mins extra.

Message refers to: A664 Southbound Victoria Avenue: Blackley

6 May 2008 22:26:46

keendartfan

Lane Closure? I don't see no lane closure!

There is no lane closure due to roadworks neither northbound or southbound on the A556 between the M56 and Bucklow Hill.

Where DO you get your information from? And do you bother checking it?

On the other hand the road was completely clear so everybody has avoided this phantom roadworks.

Message refers to: A556 Northbound M56 J8: Rostherne

2 May 2008 9:35:53

Administrator

Re: Lane Closure? I don't see no lane closure!

Thank you for your comment. We value feedback very highly indeed.

Moving onto your questions. Keepmoving collects it's journalistic traffic information via a broad range of sources including the Police and Highways Agency control centers; Local authorities; CCTV centers; Jamliners (direct calls from the general public) as well as a range of other sources.

Regarding checking the information: We carry out our own rigorous checking of data from our various sources, however from time to time inaccurate reports can slip through the net.

May we take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience this issue caused.

Message refers to: A556 Northbound M56 J8: Rostherne

7 May 2008 12:35:40

HelenTherese

Why the delays?

Why is this now queuing back every night from about 4pm?

Have they changed the delay on the lights on the roundabout or is there a diversion creating more traffic volume?

Does anyone know?

Helen

Message refers to: A557 Southbound M56 Junction 12: Runcorn

29 Apr 2008 17:04:30

Tribesman

Re: Why the delays?

I don't know but I've noticed the same for 3 or 4 months now

Message refers to: A557 Southbound M56 Junction 12: Runcorn

27 May 2008 16:42:45

schoey

Re: Why the delays?

They have reduced the speed limit down from 60 to 40 between the railway viaduct at Clifton Road and the A557 around the M56 junction in recent months, so that combined with the traffic lights at peak hours might be contributing to the delays perhaps?

In other news, I notice there are new CCTV cameras mounted on posts just as you enter/exit the A557 near junction 12. They look very omnious.

Message refers to: A557 Southbound M56 Junction 12: Runcorn

30 Jun 2008 14:55:29

malihasyeda

whats traffic like on the a2022 from epsom to wallington?

Hi whats the traffic like around 7am- 8am from epsom to wallington along the a2022?

Message refers to: A2022 Eastbound Fir Tree: Nork

29 Apr 2008 11:19:13

deano23285

Roadworks

there is roadworks on this road for a couple of weeks as EDF work on the pwer cables there, 2 sets of temp. Lights are running but traffic flow is not too seriousley delayed

Message refers to: A605 Northbound New Road: Woodston

24 Apr 2008 20:37:39

deano23285

Quick Update

just to let people know the works on this road are still not complete and from the looks of it won't be done for a few more weeks at least.

Good news is that the A15 London gateway project is complete and working well as is the A15 paston bypass upgrade.

So just waiting on the Hampton works to be complete

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24 Apr 2008 20:36:25

vmeads

Do U get txts?

Does everyone else get what they need with the mobile messaging services from KeepMoving?

I received one alert for my route to work shortly after I registered, so I know my mobile phone number and route to/from work are logged OK. But I've not received a txt message since then, nor does it recognise me when I phone 0845-TRAFFIC and ask for info about my route home.

Is it just me, or does this service simply not work?

Message refers to: A1 Northbound Peterborough South

24 Apr 2008 16:59:23

Administrator

Re: Do U get txts?

We we only send a text in the event of more serious delays and incidents and so this is why you do not receive them all that often. Members who set up routes for longer, more congested road stretches are therefore more likely to receive texts.

We acknowledge there has been some confusion about this and we'll clarify the rules for transmission on the site soon.

Out of interest, 928 texts have been sent to keepmoving members today alone.

KM admin.

Message refers to: A1 Northbound Peterborough South

24 Apr 2008 17:42:01

vmeads

Re: Do U get txts?

OK, thanks for the clarification about txts.

What about when I dial 0845-TRAFFIC though ... Why does it always say "You do not have a route set up" when I do?

Message refers to: A1 Northbound Peterborough South

2 May 2008 11:57:00

nicwells

New Road

OK How many people never noticed they were driving or riding on the new road on the A2

Message refers to: A2 Westbound Gravesend (West)

24 Apr 2008 9:34:02

TrafficMan

Juntion 8/9 - Reading (10/11or12)

On Monday evening the M4 had major problems heading into Reading.

I was just going to go: 404 / A4 into town off juntion 8/9 but I followed a courier van (deadline I think) through some country roads and he/she got me to a quite corner of reading within 10min or so from leaving the 404 (not A4)

The rought is quite complex but I am willing to detail the shortcut if anyone is interested.

Message refers to: M4 Westbound J8/9 Maidenhead

15 Apr 2008 20:34:01

aviator60

no comments

strangly quiet at keep moving

no comments about lack of kamras

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14 Apr 2008 22:50:05

Mary

Re: no comments

Hi,

The CCTV is a great addition to our site, provided courtesy of the Highways Agency, and we hope you find it interesting. Unfortunately there are a number of factors which may result in the cameras being unavailable or switched off. For example, major roadworks may eliminate cameras for a whole stretch, or a serious incident may lead to the cameras being unavailable for a specific location.

Whilst many cameras will be available at times, it is beyond our control so the level of availability will fluctuate.

Thank you for your comment.

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16 Apr 2008 12:45:27

aviator60

cctv

wheres me kamras

not one cctv image--08.32 13th april 08

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13 Apr 2008 8:33:42

djtombinding

Closure

Roadworks on bridge

Message refers to: A36 Northbound Limpley Stoke

12 Apr 2008 16:39:49

lipski

Highways Agency

Why do the Highways Agency love closing the M11, I regularly travel in France and have driven past numerous serious accidents but the road remained open. Why can't they do this here?

Message refers to: M11 Southbound J7 Harlow

9 Apr 2008 22:40:34

Trousers

Re: Highways Agency

Which day are you refering to ?

Message refers to: M11 Southbound J7 Harlow

12 Apr 2008 16:37:51

stui1981

Re: Highways Agency

I recently paid a visit to the Regional Control Centre for the Highways Agency.

I was amazed by the amount of work that the guys and girls of the Highway Patrol do.

They are a fantastic service!

The reason they close large sections of the motorway at a time is for there safety, the victim/casualties safety, the brave emergency services personnel and mostly YOUR safety.

If you are unfortunate to have an accident, break down or have a flat tyre you can rely on the Highways Agency to keep you safe.

Message refers to: M11 Southbound J7 Harlow

21 Apr 2008 21:12:29

cheeseburger

What average speed to you base my journey time on?

Hi,

What average motorway and urban speeds to you base my time for my specified journey?

Regards
Ken

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7 Apr 2008 17:18:25

davidec

Is m11 9 to 8 slow because of accident after j8?

Is m11 9 to 8 slow because of accident after j8

Message refers to: M11 Southbound J9 Saffron Walden

5 Apr 2008 15:16:37

lumpey

a1 closed

the a1 at jct46 is closed on the 5/4/08 over night what time is it expected to be closed from and is their a route diversion for high sided vehicles hgv

Message refers to: A1 Northbound Wetherby (North)

5 Apr 2008 8:14:51

chrisash32

Email Alerts

Is it possible to have the email alerts for pre-defined routes to only come in on days I select. (a bit like the SMS system?)

eg:
Work to Home (Monday to Thursday - 5pm)
Work to Glasgow (Friday - 5pm)

Just a thought / idea!

Thanks!

Message refers to: M60 Clockwise J1 Stockport (West)

3 Apr 2008 17:20:50

Administrator

Re: Email Alerts

Hi,
Thank you for your suggestion - we value feedback from our members very highly.
We are continually developing new ideas for the site so we will certainly take this on board and do our best to weave it into our plans for the near future.
Thank you!
The KeepMoving team

Message refers to: M60 Clockwise J1 Stockport (West)

4 Apr 2008 16:02:24

rbhammonuk3

A30 lane blocked now gone!

The lane closed on the a30 at m25 j13 has now reopened. Just to let you guys know!

Message refers to: A30 Eastbound M25 J13: Staines

1 Apr 2008 17:26:52

Administrator

CCTV

Hi

We're currently experiencing issues receiving the CCTV images. We hope to restore the service by tomorrow morning.

Many thanks for your patience.

The KeepMoving Team.

Message refers to: M25 Clockwise J16 M40 Interchange: Gerrards Cross

1 Apr 2008 16:00:48

Administrator

Re: CCTV

The cameras are back.

Many thanks for your patience.

Message refers to: M25 Clockwise J16 M40 Interchange: Gerrards Cross

1 Apr 2008 16:49:42

Gothica

one lane only over bridge

watch out there guys we have just stopped off at lakeside as shopping is more fun than sitting in a one lane journey home. why bridge is down to one lane is a mystery, but hey ho

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31 Mar 2008 17:43:04

imi

live cctv

from small x now we are getting still image where is the live cctv???

Message refers to: M6 Northbound J15 Stoke-on-Trent (South)

27 Mar 2008 11:42:10

Chris

Re: live cctv

Live video footage? That would be awesome!

In fact, I used to have a Widget on my Mac that streamed live from American cameras. It was hypnotic watching the tiny American cars drive around my Dashboard. No use whatsoever, but fascinating.

At the moment the Highways Agency only offer camera stills. A tiny number of local counties do provide moving footage, like Reading. But it's not widespread in this country.

Should the lovely people at the Highways Agency start offering moving pictures, rest assured we'll pounce on them immediately and offer it out to our users. In fact, we'll ask about it when we meet them next.

Message refers to: M6 Northbound J15 Stoke-on-Trent (South)

27 Mar 2008 15:08:33

aviator60

traffic heavy as usual

apart from the a444 comment

i know you will think I am think but HOW do you dial 0845 traffic I cant work it out
thanks aviator

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26 Mar 2008 19:16:48

CaroWallis

Re: traffic heavy as usual

Hi Aviator,

Each number on your telephone represents three or four letters.

Usually:
1 = Nothing
2 = A,B,C
3 = D,E,F
4 = G,H,I
5 = J,K,L
6 = M,N,O
7 = P,Q,R,S
8 = T,U,V
9 = W,X,Y,Z
0 = Nothing

You only need to press the number once to represent the letter, hence T would be 8, R would be 7, etc.

0845 TRAFFIC is merely 0845 8723342 in disguise.

Hope this helps!

Caro :)

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26 Mar 2008 21:15:26

aviator60

traffic number

thanks caro
done it ---locked in my phone now

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27 Mar 2008 3:00:21

andybrit

Ouch

How horrible this morning!

Message refers to: A500 Southbound Etruria: Hanley

26 Mar 2008 13:29:19

Administrator

CCTV this weekend

Hi

We apologise for the lack of cameras over the weekend which was due to a technical issue beyond our control, as opposed to a deliberate attempt to restrict the images.

Whilst we understand that the cameras can be very useful, we still supply live delay and incident data as well as live audio bulletins, all free of charge, which we believe offers a highly reliable source of traffic information.

That said, we'll keep on our toes to prevent any future issues.

Many thanks for your comments.

The KeepMoving Team

Message refers to: M25 Clockwise J16 M40 Interchange: Gerrards Cross

25 Mar 2008 15:40:46

CaroWallis

Re: CCTV this weekend

Gerrards Cross? Not as much as this lot were! ;)

Message refers to: M25 Clockwise J16 M40 Interchange: Gerrards Cross

25 Mar 2008 18:50:11

keendartfan

Useless TMC info

I was traveling southbound to Stoke on Trent on Saturday (22nd) when the A50/A34 to the A500 was jammed up due to the M6 being shut. This was not shown on my TomTom One but as the incident had only just happened I put it down to the time lag between incident. However, as I travelled back 2 hours later the southbound road was slow moving (less than 5mph) between the A500 and Arclid, which is approximately 6 miles. I checked my TomTom and it showed the M6 problem but nothing on the A34/A50. This leads me to the conclusion that TMC is a load of rubbish. Any explanation why this wasn't being included in the traffic updates.

I have no faith in the system whatsoever and now rely on local radio traffic reports.

Message refers to: A50 Southbound Arclid

25 Mar 2008 13:18:09

mikesherriff

weather warning

Heavy snow falling in Carlisle area

Message refers to: M6 Southbound J42 Carlisle South

24 Mar 2008 11:38:48

zool

Re: weather warning

Hey mikesherriff, wheres the news there ? - it snows as late as June and as early as Sept (you guys deserve it anyway for being so brave/tough !!! :)

Message refers to: M6 Southbound J42 Carlisle South

24 Mar 2008 17:42:47

captainplanet

Re: weather warning

We had snow on the Easter Sunday as we were driving over to the parents'. It felt like Christmas, especially as we had turkey for lunch, and a bag of presents in the back of the car.

Message refers to: M6 Southbound J42 Carlisle South

25 Mar 2008 9:34:50

Roywindyh

Still Censored

Sunday 23rd and still no camera images ? Yesterday the site administrator said the HA
sometimes "switched off" the cameras
Are they still "switched off" or has the site got problems. If they are switched off has anyone
from Keep Moving been able to make contact with the HA and ask WHY and also WHEN the
images will be restored

We have to challenge these superior beings from the Governments quasi enforcers

Grumpy BoB
Bolton