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    spirit of 73 Well-Known Member

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    It's only taken 3 years but!
    Roadworks south of Pontefract on the A1 have finally been cleared.
    So those who prefer the A1 to travel south can now do so unhindered. Happy travels.
     
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    spirit of 73, Dec 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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    Thanks
    About bloody time <cheers>
     
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    RTB, Dec 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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    Is this the bit beside darrington
     
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    RTB Well-Known Member

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    They were reinforcing the bridge
     
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    RTB, Dec 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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    Whereas the Western Bypass in Gateshead
     
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    Sunders53, Dec 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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    Can only work on scaffolding on a sat night
     
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    spirit of 73 Well-Known Member

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    No mate it's just after the M62 junction on the south bound carriageway about 3 miles south of Pontefract
     
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    spirit of 73, Dec 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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    Spring 26 mate.

    As Ron pointed out not quick as working above the mainline.
     
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    Northumberland Rocks, Dec 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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    Yorkie Well-Known Member

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    Darrington is where you’ve described.
     
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    Yorkie, Dec 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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    Robertson Well-Known Member

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    I read Comfy's post as Darlington, first time round
     
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    spirit of 73 Well-Known Member

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    Sorry mate I read your post as Darlington also <doh>
     
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    spirit of 73, Dec 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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    RTB Well-Known Member

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    Arghh bollocks
    - but surely that is near Darrington
    I always used to stop at the hotel there to get some food. <cheers>
     
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    RTB, Dec 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM

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