Month: April 2021

Road Closures – A61 South Bus Priority Corridor
Overnight surfacing works & road closures

As part of the Connecting Leeds project, Leeds City Council are transforming travel by making a range of transport improvements in key locations across the city. Improving the bus network and developing park and ride sites, is an important part of their plans.

During week commencing 26 April 2021, Leeds City Council will be undertaking overnight surfacing works at various locations along the corridor.

Whilst these works are being undertaken there will be a number of road closures and diversions in place. Further details are given below.

Monday 26 April & Tuesday 27 April
8pm to 6am: closure of Butterley Street at its junction with the A61 Hunslet Lane.
Please refer to drawing 192.

Monday 26 April
12pm to 3am: works at the junction of Sayner Road and the A61 Hunslet Road with 3-way temporary lights at Leathley Road and the A61.

Monday 26 April
8pm to 10pm: closure of the inbound A61 Hunslet Lane near Junction Street.
Please refer to drawing 186.

10pm to 2am: closure of the inbound right turn from A61 Hunslet Lane to Crown Point Road.

10pm to 2am: outbound lane 2 closure of A61 Hunlset Lane from Meadow Lane to Junction Street.
Please refer to drawing 188.

Tuesday 27 April
8pm to 6am: closure of the inbound A61 Hunslet Lane from Leathley Road to Junction Street with a contraflow and diversion in place via Crown Point Road.

8pm to 6am: closure of the right turn from Black Bull Street to A61 Hunslet Lane.
Please refer to drawing 192.

Wednesday 28 April
8pm to 5am: closure of outbound A61 Great Wilson Street from Meadow Lane to Crown Point Road.
Please refer to drawing 189.

8pm to 5am: closure of the outbound A61 Hunslet Road from South Accommodation Road to Pym Street.

8pm to 5am: closure of the right turn from the Hunslet Distributor to Hunslet Road.
Please refer to drawing 194.

ROAD CLOSURES AND DIVERSIONS

Connecting Leeds – A61 Bus Priority Corridor
Leathley Road

From Tuesday 6 April, for approximately 3 weeks, the right turn from Leathley Road to Hunslet Road will be temporarily closed. This is to allow us to complete traffic island works. A signed diversion will be in place, as detailed on the attached drawing.

Map of Leathley Road Closures in Leeds

 

ONE THIRD OF UK CARS SUFFER POTHOLE DAMAGE

Did you know that 9% of the road network is considered to be in poor condition and likely to require maintenance within 12 months.

In the past few months we have seen an increase in MOT failures due to suspension damage in the following areas; damaged coil springs, anti roll bar links, track rod ends, shock absorbers.

𝟴 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗘

⚫ The vehicle rolls or sways when turning.

⚫ The vehicle’s front-end dives when braking.

⚫ The vehicle’s rear end squats when accelerating.

⚫ The vehicle bounces or slides sideways on a winding, rough road.

⚫The vehicle “bottoms out” or thumps on bumps.

The vehicle sits lower in the front or rear.

⚫ The vehicle is leaking or has signs of physical damage, such as rusting or dents.

⚫ There’s a loss of directional control during sudden stops of the vehicle.

If you hear any frequent noises or any signs of the above please get in touch on the following:

call us on 0113 242 6338
(during our open hours)

email – enquiries@bsmartautocentre.co.uk

𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲:
https://bsmartautocentre.co.uk/contact-quote-booking-form/

BMW RECALL

There has been a recall on the BMW 1 Series Models built between 2004 and 2011 affected by an air conditioning fault.

The German car maker is in the process of writing to owners of 1 Series models altering them to the recall.
However, due to a parts shortage, drivers may have to wait more than eight weeks before the problem is addressed.

BMW says that a problem with the air conditioning unit has the potential to cause overheating, damage and, in some rare cases, fire.

In a statement it said: “Over time, frictional corrosion can occur at the contacts of the blower regulator due to vibrational stress. “When combined with high current flow at the maximum blower speed, an increase in temperature can occur, which may result in damage to the regulator connection and wiring. “In rare cases this may lead to a fire. “Cars are being recalled to dealers so the wiring to the regulator can be examined and replaced. In some cases, the regulator may also have to be replaced.

The cars are being recalled to dealers so the wiring to the regulator can be examined and replaced.
In some cases, the regulator may also have to be replaced.

BMW suggests owners can continue to use their car as normal as long as it does not develop intermittent or complete loss of airflow from the air conditioning system including the max air conditioning or demist functions.
Owners are also advised to be wary of a scorching/burning smell inside the cabin.

The carmaker also suggests owners should avoid using the “max” and demist settings on their air conditioning and owners with manual air conditioning have been told to leave the fan speed at its lowest setting.

Article information taken from

https://garagewire.co.uk/…/bmw-recalls-first-gen-bmw-1…

You can also check if there’s a recall on your vehicle by clicking on the below link:
https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

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