ValA Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 According to this website the Pont Mathilde in Rouen, subject of so many recent posts about alternative routes, is to re-open on the 26th August 2014. Mind you, we shall stick to our tried and trusted route alongside the east bank of the Seine, avoiding the Pont Mathilde altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre19 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Yeap . .... like you Val . .. we will be using our tried and tested route . ... Have a good holiday . ... Cheers Pete Quote Mine : Land Rover Defender 90, big, black and shiney. Polly's : Land Rover Discovery Sport, HSE in Scotia Grey . ....... Towing : A 2011 Coachman Pastiche 545, on the driveway . ....... and now a CT Ninja, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moulin87 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 What the **** is everybody on all the forums going to talk about now . If the good people of Rouen knew about the issue this had made in the UK, while they carried on their lives perfectly normally they would be howling with laughter or stunned by disbelief!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doosan Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I would like to give a big thank you to ValA for all her helpful posts and information that she has contributed to this subject. Quote Bailey Pageant Series 6 Champagne 2007 Tow Car Toyota Rav4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecher Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Yes a second vote of thanks to Val, we used her route and it was "simples" Going down again on the 24th August and I would have thought Val that you could have persuaded them to open a day earlier !! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValA Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 I should have done, Dave, it would have cut down the amount of traffic using 'our' route! We're heading in that direction on the 24th, too. Keep a look out for a 62 Reg silver Mondeo estate, with Halfords top box, heading alongside the Seine towards Pont de l'Arche. What time is your ferry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvomark Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hi, We are going down through Rouen on the 15th, what's the alternative route? Thanks Quote Volvo XC90 D5 AWD, Lunar Ultima 615,Towing at 62% You have a second chance at life it's called tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moulin87 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 15th is a bank holiday, I wouldn't worry about any traffic issues, the route depends where you are heading for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGBGTV8 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Humph, with the bridge open it will take all the fun out of driving through Rouen!! I really enjoyed driving a new route when the tunnel was closed as well Edited August 1, 2014 by MGBGTV8 Quote Now living in Haute Vienne France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvomark Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks, we are heading for Labenne, near Biarritz. Quote Volvo XC90 D5 AWD, Lunar Ultima 615,Towing at 62% You have a second chance at life it's called tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFM Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hi, We are going down through Rouen on the 15th, what's the alternative route? Thanks I'd do my best NOT to be on the road on the 15th - it's notorious for jams, crashes and bad tempers. Quote Enjoy every minute of every day. It doesn't last nearly as long as you'd like, and there's no guarantee of coming this way again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moulin87 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I'd do my best NOT to be on the road on the 15th - it's notorious for jams, crashes and bad tempers. The 15th is a Friday, it will be relatively quiet, Rouen won't be busy. The 17th (Sunday) on the routes towards Paris will be a nightmare in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvomark Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I'd do my best NOT to be on the road on the 15th - it's notorious for jams, crashes and bad tempers. Had no choice first day i could go after A level results, kids hay! Quote Volvo XC90 D5 AWD, Lunar Ultima 615,Towing at 62% You have a second chance at life it's called tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doosan Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hi, We are going down through Rouen on the 15th, what's the alternative route? Thanks The 15th of August is Assumption Day and is a National holiday, so be prepared for a lot of road closers and diversion's in a lot of towns. Also a lot of shops and business WILL be closed. Quote Bailey Pageant Series 6 Champagne 2007 Tow Car Toyota Rav4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustypete Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Spoke to a friend last week who came through Rouen solo said the bridge looked ready lights working lines painted signs up just looked like they just needed to remove the barriers, perhaps they are just waiting for the mayor to finish his lunch so they can have a grand opening. ...pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beejay Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) If the good people of Rouen knew about the issue this had made in the UK, while they carried on their lives perfectly normally they would be howling with laughter or stunned by disbelief!! It made quite few column inches in the Rouen area as well. Anyone living and/or working in the area will have been affected by the closure, diversions and subsequent road works and hardly commuted 'normally over the last year or so. Google 'Pont Mathilde' produces 39 entries in the first four pages and it goes on for a lot more. ' *what*' (Wisdom Through Forums ) is because the subject is of interest to those who use the route through/around Rouen for an annual holiday trip. Regular users of the route will have planned accordingly and updated the information for others. Edit: "What the **** " in post 3 gets passed without comment but W Tee F gets modified. ........ Edited August 2, 2014 by beejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecher Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I should have done, Dave, it would have cut down the amount of traffic using 'our' route! We're heading in that direction on the 24th, too. Keep a look out for a 62 Reg silver Mondeo estate, with Halfords top box, heading alongside the Seine towards Pont de l'Arche. What time is your ferry? We are on the 12. 05 P&O to Calais, will overnight at St Claire at Neufchâtel en Bray and around Rouen on the 25th on our way to Vendee initially Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValA Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 So are we! I'll be the one with a red rose between my teeth, and carrying a copy of the Daily Telegraph! See you there! However, we may just try to get an earlier ferry - all depends on the timing from home, via son's in London! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecher Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 So are we! I'll be the one with a red rose between my teeth, and carrying a copy of the Daily Telegraph! See you there! However, we may just try to get an earlier ferry - all depends on the timing from home, via son's in London!So I guess I have to approach you and say some sort of code word like " Ee bye gum lass ows your Alko Chassis" although on second thoughts I could get arrested if there just happen to be 2 ladies with a red rose and telegraph and I pick the wrong one!Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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