yorkiepudd Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 It is part of the new "Smart Motorway" program http://www.cbrd.co.uk/articles/smart-motorways/ The purple pipes contain the cabling and are unlikely to be temporary as they provide the cables for the link to the control centre and the various new electronic features such as overhead variable speed limit signs and speed cameras. They do look a bit unstable and a bit of a mess And when a bad accident occurs that severs the cables the network will go down, I presume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 And when a bad accident occurs that severs the cables the network will go down, I presume. Yep....I would presume so..... However, in the open sections (which are visible...ie not joined up properly)...I couldn't see any cabling of any sort leading from one to another (yet)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossyrooney Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Have you thought of having a radio fitted Pete?:hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) Have you thought of having a radio fitted Pete?:hihi: Oh heck....didn't think of that Rossy Glad to see you up and posting again....Take it steady fella! Edited March 19, 2015 by PeteMorris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossyrooney Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Thanks Pete................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie0114 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 The purple ducts you can see in the centre are temporary while works are carried out in the verge and carry what's called an interruptor cable. The motorway communication cables normally run underground in the verge but during the works need to be moved so they aren't damaged. The safest place to put them is in the centre. The works in the verge will include installation of new underground ducts where the old ones can't be re-used. When the works are complete, new cable is installed to link with the existing cable either side of the works and the ducts and cable in the centre will be removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsel Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 The purple pipes on the m1 are a temporary thing that carries electric cables for the road signs while they widen the carriage way as the new ducts(pipes) are laid in the new section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 The water runs off into a labyrinthine underground cavern under Meadowhall, where creatures lurk. That is the Phoenix, or Phoenix 2 to be precise. If encountered turn and run for it is still angry at the betrayal of Hadfields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyGranny Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 The correct answer. Just about to post something very similar :-) They are tempoary so lets not get all in a tiffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Just about to post something very similar :-) They are tempoary so lets not get all in a tiffy. They might be temporary, but I can't help thinking what the chaos will be when they start road works 'proper' on there to put in the smart motorway....and how long it will take them to do it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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