Tonksy Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Can anyone tell me how often are the traffic lights are updated please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Round where I live, about every 15-20 seconds normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonksy Posted August 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 ? ok - at locks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 All locks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmr Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Sort of flood lights on the Soar, Traffic lights on the Kennet at Reading, Give us a clue what you are talking about please???? ...and railway signals on the Weaver .............Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Is it anything to do with a stoppage? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonksy Posted August 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) The Nicholson Guide states a flashing red light means it’s unsafe for navigation. Specifically Lemonroyd Lock currently has one. It’s not listed as a stoppage on CRT’s website tho Edited August 17, 2019 by Tonksy Added further detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Aaaaah, now it makes sense. Its not a stoppage due to malfunction, just a normal thing that happens on rivers - floods (or high flow, etc). They go out once its no longer a hazard. I think you'd have a job convincing your insurance company if you went on a red, because you thought they might not update them until Monday and it "looked safe". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Around here the traffic lights seem to get updated every three or four years. They always seem to be replacing them with new. Hope that helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonksy Posted August 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 But if it’s no longer a hazard, will the lights be updated, or remain red til someone gets round to changing them? ( or are they also automated?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowback Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 If you're on a cycle you can obviously ignore all red lights!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonksy Posted August 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Thanks for the replies. The lights are amber this morning so they’re pretty prompt at being updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scholar Gypsy Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 The system at the Glory Hole in Lincoln was quite entertaining, going downstream you can't see the notice that explains the difference between red and flashing red until it is too late to stop. The sluice at Stamp End was also behaving rather oddly in June, we had 10 mins of flashing red and a strong current, and then about 30 of no current, green light, and the water level coming back up. Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Yellowback said: If you're on a cycle you can obviously ignore all red lights!! perhaps flashing red lights are special ones that don't apply to bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoominPapa Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Scholar Gypsy said: The system at the Glory Hole in Lincoln was quite entertaining, going downstream you can't see the notice that explains the difference between red and flashing red until it is too late to stop. The sluice at Stamp End was also behaving rather oddly in June, we had 10 mins of flashing red and a strong current, and then about 30 of no current, green light, and the water level coming back up. Repeat. Both the lock and the sluice are due some TLC soon (the lock this coming winter - I don;t know when for the sluice, possibly winter is not the best time.) Maybe when that's done they'll make the lights a bit more self-explanatory and conventional - maybe red, amber, green? MP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scholar Gypsy Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, MoominPapa said: Both the lock and the sluice are due some TLC soon (the lock this coming winter - I don;t know when for the sluice, possibly winter is not the best time.) Maybe when that's done they'll make the lights a bit more self-explanatory and conventional - maybe red, amber, green? MP. Good to know. I am slightly red green colour blind, but can normally manage traffic lights.... 10 minutes ago, MoominPapa said: Both the lock and the sluice are due some TLC soon (the lock this coming winter - I don;t know when for the sluice, possibly winter is not the best time.) Maybe when that's done they'll make the lights a bit more self-explanatory and conventional - maybe red, amber, green? MP. Good to know. I am slightly red green colour blind, but can normally manage traffic lights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 To add to the fun, on the Severn and the G&S flashing red means the lockie or bridgekeeper is aware you are there but do not proceed ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Williams Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, TheBiscuits said: To add to the fun, on the Severn and the G&S flashing red means the lockie or bridgekeeper is aware you are there but do not proceed ... I wish someone had told me that when we went down to Sharpness. Almost tried to beat a large coaster to the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scholar Gypsy Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Chris Williams said: I wish someone had told me that when we went down to Sharpness. Almost tried to beat a large coaster to the bridge. and on the tidal Thames a flashing white light means don't go through that arch, as something big has priority ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Chris Williams said: I wish someone had told me that when we went down to Sharpness. Almost tried to beat a large coaster to the bridge. 45 minutes ago, Scholar Gypsy said: and on the tidal Thames a flashing white light means don't go through that arch, as something big has priority ... If they are big enough it wouldn't matter if you beat them to the bridge or not ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scholar Gypsy Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, TheBiscuits said: If they are big enough it wouldn't matter if you beat them to the bridge or not ... Indeed. This was an interesting and unusual maneuver, as we were heading downstream with the tide, but had to give way to the inbound boat that was going flat out (normally the barges go with the tide). Of course it's quite hard to stop in these circumstances, so we just drifted for a bit and that gave the inbound tug enough time to clear the arch so we could use it. If necessary we would have turned around to starboard to stem the tide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alway Swilby Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 (edited) So, presumably a flashing red light at Castleford flood lock means don't lock up onto the river because it is in flood? Edited March 10 by Alway Swilby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Unless it's at the weekend, then have a look first, as the staff member who switches it off probably isnt back at work until Monday at 8am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatinglifeupNorth Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 (edited) 22 hours ago, Alway Swilby said: So, presumably a flashing red light at Castleford flood lock means don't lock up onto the river because it is in flood? Yes lock is closed due to high river levels, you wont be able to pass until re opened by CaRT. But since it was yesterday your either through or still at Castleford. Edited March 11 by BoatinglifeupNorth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 They are automated, check the board visually but most importantly visually check the flow. The boards and lights don't match up that well. The lock will still let you pen through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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