jambo1998 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Blocked both ways due to some erse of a HGV driver ignoring all the warning signs saying it was closed to high sided vehicles. https://stv.tv/news/east-central/1377770-forth-road-bridge-closed-after-lorry-overturns-in-high-winds/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Well that's my day ****ed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 oh ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 If it has blown from one carriageway to the other side I guess there must be damage to the central part......may be closed for a while for safety inspections and such...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col1874 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 If it has blown from one carriageway to the other side I guess there must be damage to the central part......may be closed for a while for safety inspections and such...? Prob just close off the inside lanes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 By the way, awful driving. Hope the driver gets severely reprimanded for not reading the signage. Erse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col1874 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 By the way, awful driving. Hope the driver gets severely reprimanded for not reading the signage. Erse. Bet he's foreign and 'couldn't read english' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Sidious Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Glad I got the 6.30 train from Dunfermline this morning. Only going to get worse as the day goes on as its unlikely they can get the crane on to lift it until the wind dies down. This is the first day of getting a train the Fife Circle since the brain fart Edinburgh Gateway was opened. I usually get a train from Gyle home after work but now trains are split between Gyle and the Gateway. Does anyone have experience of what the best station to use around 6? IE, I might actually get on a train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Snake Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Given the winds are worse than during our last winter storm how come this one didnt get a name??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Jose Carricondo Perez Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Glad I got the 6.30 train from Dunfermline this morning. Only going to get worse as the day goes on as its unlikely they can get the crane on to lift it until the wind dies down. This is the first day of getting a train the Fife Circle since the brain fart Edinburgh Gateway was opened. I usually get a train from Gyle home after work but now trains are split between Gyle and the Gateway. Does anyone have experience of what the best station to use around 6? IE, I might actually get on a train. I've been getting the 5.30 home from gyle and been getting on with plenty space to stand. Even got a seat last Thursday!! The next one leaving gyle is 6pm so you'd think that would be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Imagine being responsible for that Proper beam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 My car engine warning light came on yesterday, so on the train from KDY yesterday and today and no doubt the foreseeable. What a plum of a driver though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Absolute ignorant prat. Lucky he didn't kill himself or others. Would be surprised if he wasn't charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Glad I got the 6.30 train from Dunfermline this morning. Only going to get worse as the day goes on as its unlikely they can get the crane on to lift it until the wind dies down. This is the first day of getting a train the Fife Circle since the brain fart Edinburgh Gateway was opened. I usually get a train from Gyle home after work but now trains are split between Gyle and the Gateway. Does anyone have experience of what the best station to use around 6? IE, I might actually get on a train. 18:04 train from Gateway gets into Dunfermline Town just after 18:25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Absolute ignorant prat. Lucky he didn't kill himself or others. Would be surprised if he wasn't charged. Pretty sure the last person was charged and he was only a transit van driver from what I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Pretty sure the last person was charged and he was only a transit van driver from what I recall. Think you're right. Not forgetting the poor emergency workers who have to be involved nie. They're not going to be able to right that truck for a while if the current weather forecast proves accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Sidious Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 18:04 train from Gateway gets into Dunfermline Town just after 18:25. Is the train packed? Will I have a chance of getting on it? Don't want to wait 30 mins for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Wright Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Stops Kirkliston being used as a rat run so I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Is the train packed? Will I have a chance of getting on it? Don't want to wait 30 mins for the next one. Sorry, I don't know. Just checked the timetable app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Excellent. Might not have to go to Cowdenbeath today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Think I heard on the radio that the driver's been charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Stops Kirkliston being used as a rat run so I'm happy. Kirkliston can be a nightmare. I travel between Queensferry and Bathgate every day. It's worse this morning because the traffic lights are out at the cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Excellent. Might not have to go to Cowdenbeath today. That's a very good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I got through via Kincardine early doors, delayed me by about an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldstone Wonder Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The driver has been charged. I'm a normally a bleeding heart liberal but he should be jailed for this, imho. His choice to intentionally ignore the signage has put the lives of all the people who had to rescue him at risk and significantly inconvenienced tens of thousands of commuters (including me). Hopefully one of those inconvenienced was the future sentencing Sheriff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The driver has been charged. I'm a normally a bleeding heart liberal but he should be jailed for this, imho. His choice to intentionally ignore the signage has put the lives of all the people who had to rescue him at risk and significantly inconvenienced tens of thousands of commuters (including me). Hopefully one of those inconvenienced was the future sentencing Sheriff. Only a numbskull would attempt to cross in last nights winds. Throw the book at him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Have had to cancel work today which is going to cost me refunds which is going to leave me out of pocket. Absolutely no sympathy with this arse. So lucky that he didn't total someone on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Wright Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Kirkliston can be a nightmare. I travel between Queensferry and Bathgate every day. It's worse this morning because the traffic lights are out at the cross. The cross is a nightmare. Although during school holidays and when the bridge was closed last year the traffic was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moshy Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Have had to cancel work today which is going to cost me refunds which is going to leave me out of pocket. Absolutely no sympathy with this arse. So lucky that he didn't total someone on the other side.Invoice the drivers employee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 tit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Snake Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Will the new bridge have any form of wind shielding or will it also close to high-sided vehicles in these sort of conditions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Invoice the drivers employee. Presumably it will be covered by their insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Took me well over 2 hours to get to Stirling this morning. Hope that truck drivers next crap is a porcupine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Will the new bridge have any form of wind shielding or will it also close to high-sided vehicles in these sort of conditions? It is designed that wind won't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo1998 Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 54 year old charged over this. What an absolute tool. Hopefully he loses his licence and job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollyWolly Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 It is designed that wind won't be a problem. They are just about to fit the wind-shield barriers as it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 54 year old charged over this. What an absolute tool. Hopefully he loses his licence and job.The same kind of ignorant arsehole that drives his hgv with his mobile at his ear!!! Tossers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moshy Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 No sign of the lorry driving poster today.just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 A beamer visible from space for the driver lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcw1874 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 What a muppet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Currie European will be happy about that They should do what the airlines do when one of their planes crashes and pap a big tarpaulin over it to hide the logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 54 year old charged over this. What an absolute tool. Hopefully he loses his licence and job. If found guilty minimum 1 year loss of license, automatic test re-sit, unlimited fine. Oh and max of 2 years in the nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 If found guilty minimum 1 year loss of license, automatic test re-sit, unlimited fine. Oh and max of 2 years in the nick. What do you want to happen to him? Options above and no doubt automatic dismissal from work. When you multiply what has happened to you by tens of thousands of people impacted, it should be the book. A crane can't go on the bridge to turn it the right way until winds fall below 40mph for a period of 20 minutes. And then you have to try and open the bridge to traffic as single carriage way first until repairs can start. Have had to cancel work today which is going to cost me refunds which is going to leave me out of pocket. Absolutely no sympathy with this arse. So lucky that he didn't total someone on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Talk now that as wind not due to die down soon, lorry may be cut up instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Surly that recovery vehicle is not dragging the truck back over................please tell me he is pushing it to straighten in up yes?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Surly that recovery vehicle is not dragging the truck back over................please tell me he is pushing it to straighten in up yes?? Latest Update. Current view @forthroadbridge Teams still in place but bridge remains CLOSED until we receive a further update! #BeAware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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