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M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:04 am
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Heads up anyone heading to the match from further afield. M66 is currently closed due to flooding.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:11 am
by Burnley1989
Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Heads up anyone heading to the match from further afield. M66 is currently closed due to flooding.
Absolutely horrible conditions today, I was out running earlier and so many areas are flooded, it was up to my ankles at times

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:17 am
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Similar to when we played Leicester on New Years Day in 2005. Hopefully the pitch in better shape today!

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:44 am
by Claretmatt4
Thanks for the heads up!

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:44 am
by TheFamilyCat
Burnley1989 wrote:Absolutely horrible conditions today, I was out running earlier and so many areas are flooded, it was up to my ankles at times
Fair play to you for going out running in it!

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:48 am
by CrosspoolClarets
I’m thinking of going the Rochdale—Bacup—Burnley way over the tops.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:58 am
by 2 Bee Holed
Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Heads up anyone heading to the match from further afield. M66 is currently closed due to flooding.
Thanks for this. In fact the M66 has been a nightmare for the past 2 matches.
Also AA Road Watch are showing there is also a problem on Manchester Rd in Burnley, is that correct?

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:01 am
by cricketfieldclarets
2 Bee Holed wrote:Thanks for this. In fact the M66 has been a nightmare for the past 2 matches.
Also AA Road Watch are showing there is also a problem on Manchester Rd in Burnley, is that correct?
Thats closed. Just drove to liverpool and roads were horrendous but quiet.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:02 am
by Pimlico_Claret
Bet we still water the pitch at half time!

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:03 am
by Funkydrummer
2 Bee Holed wrote:Thanks for this. In fact the M66 has been a nightmare for the past 2 matches.
Also AA Road Watch are showing there is also a problem on Manchester Rd in Burnley, is that correct?
Yes it's closed from the roundabout at Trafalgar street down to Finsley Gate for some works being carried out to an old pipeline, that's attached to the bridge and overhanging the canal. Been there a few weeks mind.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:03 am
by Sean Dyche's Watch
2 Bee Holed wrote:Thanks for this. In fact the M66 has been a nightmare for the past 2 matches.
Also AA Road Watch are showing there is also a problem on Manchester Rd in Burnley, is that correct?
The section near to where the Inn on the Wharf was has been closed for the last four weeks. Signs in the area indicated the closure ended yesterday, but it may still be closed today?

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:05 am
by cricketfieldclarets
Sean Dyche's Watch wrote:The section near to where the Inn on the Wharf was has been closed for the last four weeks. Signs in the area indicated the closure ended yesterday, but it may still be closed today?
Yes definitely is mate

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:07 am
by Chester Perry
Pimlico_Claret wrote:Bet we still water the pitch at half time!
That is a Premier League rule

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:08 am
by Sean Dyche's Watch
cricketfieldclarets wrote:Yes definitely is mate
Thanks. It's no surprise that it's still closed. I've walked through that section almost every day since the closure started, and there has been little activity.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:10 am
by Quickenthetempo
Padiham bypass flooded near the farmshop be careful if using.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:16 am
by Im_not_Robbie_Blake
Is the M66 closed from Colne to Burnley?

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:17 am
by Im_not_Robbie_Blake
Sorry - stupid question - wrong motorway!!!!

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:18 am
by Bosscat
People have been asking if there is a "Stream" to the match.....

The M66 is now a river not a "Stream"

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:30 am
by Rick_Muller
M6 at a standstill too just after J19

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:32 am
by BFCmaj
Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Similar to when we played Leicester on New Years Day in 2005. Hopefully the pitch in better shape today!
That was the last time I watched Burnley play Leicester. The pitch was dreadful that day! I took some pics as well.
Image

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:40 am
by Steve-Harpers-perm
BFCmaj wrote:That was the last time I watched Burnley play Leicester. The pitch was dreadful that day! I took some pics as well.
Image


Sat in Jimmy Mac Lower that day with massive hangover and absolutely wet through!!!

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:41 am
by ClaretTony
Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Similar to when we played Leicester on New Years Day in 2005. Hopefully the pitch in better shape today!
That match should never have started and it ruined the pitch for the rest of the season.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:00 pm
by Chester Perry
Im_not_Robbie_Blake wrote:Is the M66 closed from Colne to Burnley?
That is the M65

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:00 pm
by MRG
M65 is now closed too

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:01 pm
by Bosscat
Chester Perry wrote:That is the M65
If you look "Not Robbie" had realised his error in the following post :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:09 pm
by ClaretEngineer
Sean Dyche's Watch wrote:Thanks. It's no surprise that it's still closed. I've walked through that section almost every day since the closure started, and there has been little activity.
I wonder if they’ll have the foresight to also resurface that stretch of road whilst the road closure is in place.

No, you’re right.

The state of the roads are disgraceful.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:15 pm
by Chester Perry
Bosscat wrote:If you look "Not Robbie" had realised his error in the following post :lol: :lol: :lol:
my personal overseer :oops:

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:17 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
MRG wrote:M65 is now closed too
Where abouts. Ive just come back into burnley on it after leaving on it earlier today and was wet but open both ways.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:21 pm
by Tricky Trevor
Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Similar to when we played Leicester on New Years Day in 2005. Hopefully the pitch in better shape today!
Also horrendous against Leicester on 11-12-82. The match where Alan Stevenson was sent off after sliding about 15yds taking out a Leicester player. We lost 2-4 and in my opinion it went a long way to our eventual relegation.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:25 pm
by Claretmatt4
cricketfieldclarets wrote:Where abouts. Ive just come back into burnley on it after leaving on it earlier today and was wet but open both ways.
Not seen this reported anywhere else so assume its a hilarious wind up

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:38 pm
by Rick_Muller
M6 cleared quite quick, M65 is wet but fine

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:39 pm
by Bosscat
Claretmatt4 wrote:Not seen this reported anywhere else so assume its a hilarious wind up
Hilarious..... :lol:

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:48 pm
by claretblue
Rick_Muller wrote:wet but fine
make your mind up Rick! :D

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:51 pm
by dandeclaret
Have just driven from Manchester Airport via the M6y towards Burnley is down to 1 lane for a while, but not closed. Away from Burnley is closed. No flooding but lots of cones out with nobody working.

Re: M66 shut

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:55 pm
by Rick_Muller
claretblue wrote:make your mind up Rick! :D
Some of the nicest things in life are fine when wet...