Monday 13 December 2010

Tunnel Walk-Through

Evening all,
I trust we are all well and wrapped up nice and warm!!!!
Just a quick post say that I have had a few emails from people regarding the planned open day at the tunnel next year and what is going to happen.
So you all know I have got in touch with my contacts, who are organising it, for some information on the planned events. Once I know and have got the all clear I shall post more details on here.
Not sure how long it will be so keep your eyes peeled and feel free to email me in the meantime if there is anything else I can be of assistance with!
Also there is an update on the Highways Agency website regarding the traffic management over the Christmas period. They also have some more up to date photo's on there which i am hoping to get on here over the next few days.
keep on diggin............

Tuesday 7 December 2010

Walking in a winter tunnel land



Howdy folks

Sorry not been on for a while. I took a quick stroll down to Nutcombe earlier today and found a lovely wintry scene. Also they are starting to put the decorative frontage under the bridge and looks like they might be getting ready to do the 2 ends as well.

I only took a few as it was soooooo cold I'm sure I saw a brass monkey looking for a welder!

Anyway should hope to have some very exciting pics on here soon but more to follow on that one!

Keep on diggin.............

Thursday 28 October 2010

Golden Oldies




Just thought I would look through the archives and find some old pics.
I found these 3 of the southern end just to see how much work has been done and things have changed. I think these were taken towards the beginning of 2008.
Keep on diggin.........

Monday 25 October 2010

when the weathers fine you reach right up and touch the sky










Strolled down to the top of the tunnels at the southern end. You really get a perspective of how steep it is from Hazel Grove to the tunnel entrances.
Was lovely just sitting on a tree stump in the sun, listening to the radio on my phone and watching other people work haha
Keep on diggin.................

Sunday 10 October 2010

having a treemendous time with a pair of northern tunnels





















Howdy folks.....
Went for a stroll to see if I could see what they were doing along the punchbowl as it was closed and decided to carry on to the northern end. Things are really starting to take shape and look like they will when the project is finished.
Also there is much more evidence of the trees they are clearing now along the punchbowl.
Also it was the most glorious day out there today, sunny and hot, perfect for a stroll in the woods.

Also I want to say hi to the 2 Balfour guys who were manning the stop post by the national trust cafe. Was a pleasure to meet you guys and cheers for the chat!
Keep on diggin..................



Saturday 9 October 2010





Took my little snotface down to the southern end today as she wanted to play in the woods for a little while so thought I'd take a few pics.
If you go across the hazel grove bridge and look towrds the tunnels, you can clearly see where the road is going to be. Also looks like they are getting ready to lay the main road itself.
Keep on diggin..............



Saturday 2 October 2010

BBC Surrey Breakfast Show

Happy weekend to all you lovely people!!!
Just a quick note for any of you that missed the Joe Talbot breakfast show this morning on BBC Surrey they interviewed myself and Paul Arnold, Highways Agency Project Manager, about the closure of the A3 this weekend for tree felling work. Click the link below to listen.
Paul Arnold's interview is exactly 1h09M53S into the show
My interview is exactly 2h.17m.16s into the show.
I'm hoping to get some photo's on Monday of the work they have done.
Keep on diggin................

Wednesday 29 September 2010

Highways Agency Update & BBC Surrey

Hi there folks
Hope you are all ok and not letting this pathetic weather spoil your days
The Highways Agency website has published some more information on the planned closures of the A3 from the national trust car park to Thursley thius weekend and the following weekend . Click the link below to see whats going on.
Also I am going to be on radio saturday morning giving my opinion about the tunnel and the weekend closures. Please listen in if you want to, It's on BBC Surrey (104.6fm) at 8:15(ish) on Saturday morning.
Keep on diggin...............

Sunday 26 September 2010

Level Pegging









Just a few of the southern end. Hopefully some more of the Northern End to come very soon.
If anyone is heading up let me know if they fancy a walking partner!
Keep on diggin........