Hole the A660 causes traffic problems.

Off-topic discussions, musings and chat
Post Reply
Johnny39
Posts: 894
Joined: Mon 11 Jun, 2007 3:54 pm

Post by Johnny39 »

munki wrote: Just had the BBC on the phone asking whether we as 'Secret Leeds' no what is causing the hole. As if! Anyone willing to get their cagoul on & go out & investigate for us? At least someone is looking into it!Sorry.
Daft I call it - What's for tea Ma?
Top
Loiner1960
Posts: 181
Joined: Fri 28 Aug, 2009 3:42 pm

Post by Loiner1960 »

There has been extensive building and road widening there since the 1920's. Looking at Leodis and OS maps it's more than likely an old cellar that was just bricked up. After years of traffic the roof collapsed. Now like you say, tram or trolley buses....There must be others down that piece of Headingley Lane.
Top
Bramley4woods
Posts: 236
Joined: Sat 08 Dec, 2007 3:12 pm

Post by Bramley4woods »

chameleon wrote: Phill_dvsn wrote: Most unusual though.More pics of the hole are herehttp://particulations.blogspot.com/2010/08/headingley-hole.htmlClick on the pics for the full size. The last pic here Phil - are they draining or discharging into that sewer - if it's the former, may ba as simple as a sewer collapse though, I fink dey mite haf noticed the resultant pongo by then     And not a pink one either !
We wanted to make Leeds a better place for the future - but we're losing it. The tide is going out beneath our feet.
Top
Whyme
Posts: 81
Joined: Thu 15 May, 2008 5:55 pm

Post by Whyme »

There is a massive hole right by the side of the M1 that's been there for years...oh hang on, it's Sheffield! Wink LOL    
Top
User avatar
cnosni
Site Admin
Posts: 4199
Joined: Wed 28 Mar, 2007 4:47 pm

Post by cnosni »

raveydavey wrote: There is a massive hole right by the side of the M1 that's been there for years...oh hang on, it's Sheffield! FNAR FNAR
Don't get me started!!My Flickr photos-http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnosni/Secret Leeds [email protected]
Top
raveydavey
Posts: 2886
Joined: Thu 22 Mar, 2007 3:59 pm
Location: The Far East (of Leeds...)
Contact:
Contact raveydavey

Post by raveydavey »

I see this subject is mentioned in this mornings YEP - only two days late chaps!
Speaking the Truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act – George Orwell
Top
PC - Dublin
Posts: 241
Joined: Sun 14 Feb, 2010 12:40 pm

Post by PC - Dublin »

Any update on the "Headingley hole"?
Top
BLAKEY
Posts: 2556
Joined: Mon 24 Mar, 2008 4:42 am

Post by BLAKEY »

PC - Dublin wrote: Any update on the "Headingley hole"? The outward (northbound) carriageway is still closed. The buses are having a rough time diverted via Victoria Road, Cardigan Road (two sets of slow traffic lights) and North Lane - and so are intending passengers with at least four important stops unavailable.
There's nothing like keeping the past alive - it makes us relieved to reflect that any bad times have gone, and happy to relive all the joyful and fascinating experiences of our own and other folks' earlier days.
Top
martino
Posts: 33
Joined: Sat 26 Apr, 2008 4:45 pm

Post by martino »

These holes are to be topped off tomorrow (Sat).What amazes me is that as this was one of the Major Arterial Roads into Leeds why wasn't the Job done overnight when the hole appeared using Floodlights?
Top
anthonydna
Posts: 392
Joined: Mon 26 Feb, 2007 6:02 pm

Post by anthonydna »

Probably some stupid reason like trying to figure out why it happened and if it was safe.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General Chat”