Cranfield Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I dropped my daughter off at Gatwick Airport late this afternoon, and as we drove along the M25, I could see the traffic in the opposite lanes (my way home), was really building up and slowing down. So, I made the masterly decision to leave Gatwick and turn south on the M23 towards Brighton, turn on to the picturesque A27 and A259 and wend my way home, avoiding all that stressful motorway rush hour. 3 hours 10 minutes and 98 miles later, I got home. What a nightmare the A27 is , roadworks, stupid traffic lights, idiots parked on the side of the road making it one lane, caravans, broken down vehicles, there was everything there this evening. Next time she catches the train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 So, I made the masterly decision to leave Gatwick and turn south on the M23 towards Brighton, turn on to the picturesque A27 and A259 and wend my way home, avoiding all that stressful motorway rush hour.3 hours 10 minutes and 98 miles later, I got home. What a nightmare the A27 is , roadworks, stupid traffic lights, idiots parked on the side of the road making it one lane, caravans, broken down vehicles, there was everything there this evening. Next time she catches the train. Never heard it called picturesque before I have to drive this nightmare almost every day, count yourself lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I dropped my daughter off at Gatwick Airport late this afternoon, and as we drove along the M25, I could see the traffic in the opposite lanes (my way home), was really building up and slowing down. So, I made the masterly decision to leave Gatwick and turn south on the M23 towards Brighton, turn on to the picturesque A27 and A259 and wend my way home, avoiding all that stressful motorway rush hour. 3 hours 10 minutes and 98 miles later, I got home. What a nightmare the A27 is , roadworks, stupid traffic lights, idiots parked on the side of the road making it one lane, caravans, broken down vehicles, there was everything there this evening. Next time she catches the train. You don't relly mean that last line do you? It's like I have been told many, many times, read it again when you have calmed down and see if you meant it LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I avoid the A27 like the plague at the moment. Its a wash with Road Works etc. From Gatwick I would have headed out towards East Grinstead and worked my way down to Battle from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I dropped my daughter off at Gatwick Airport late this afternoon, and as we drove along the M25, I could see the traffic in the opposite lanes (my way home), was really building up and slowing down. So, I made the masterly decision to leave Gatwick and turn south on the M23 towards Brighton, turn on to the picturesque A27 and A259 and wend my way home, avoiding all that stressful motorway rush hour. 3 hours 10 minutes and 98 miles later, I got home. What a nightmare the A27 is , roadworks, stupid traffic lights, idiots parked on the side of the road making it one lane, caravans, broken down vehicles, there was everything there this evening. Next time she catches the train. You don't relly mean that last line do you? It's like I have been told many, many times, read it again when you have calmed down and see if you meant it LB Yea Cranners, just like LB when he lads comes home late and wants a meal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Hate the a27, just as bad going west from brighton as well. I am with Axe, A22. That is actually not a bad road and the views are better. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 All of Britains road networks are a total Joke. Too many vehicles and too little investment over the last 50 years. Highways Authorities up and down the country are completely inept and the privatised utility companies are even worse. We in Glos are now suffering the effects of their ineptitude due to lack of investment in favour of their shareholders dividends each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I will reconnoitre the A22 as a future option, thanks for the tip. I very nearly left my "carbon footprint" on a few farmers fields, out of frustration and seeking an alternative route. LB, my daughter can catch a train from Westenhanger through to Gatwick with two quick changes, takes 80 minutes and costs less than £20. Thats got to be better than me trundling round the M25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Sussex only has 8 miles of motorway which is pretty poor given its size and population. Most of that is managed by Surrey too!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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