Need navigation help (BHX Airport)

JaMa-JoAd · 7 Oct 2014 at 18:06

Please close this thread. Original question has been answered.

Thanks

cheechm · 7 Oct 2014 at 18:12

http://maps.google.com

The diversions will be clearly (hopefully, especially if it's a motorway) signposted.

E: Also I'm going to assume you have a smartphone, so you will probably be able to look up directions should you get lost.

Finally, it's only 50miles. That's hardly any distance at all. How long have you had your licence?

JaMa-JoAd · 7 Oct 2014 at 18:14

Thanks for the link to Google Maps :confused:

but I am using AA Route Planner, although Google Maps and AA Route Planner don't include diversions

RobFromTheWood · 7 Oct 2014 at 18:27

went there about a month ago and the diversion was at j6 you go left onto the a45 and then off at the next exit and back round onto the a45 back towards the airport then off the a45 to the airport as normal

dbmzk1 · 7 Oct 2014 at 18:28

JaMa-JoAd said:
Thanks for the link to Google Maps but I am using AA Route Planner, although Google Maps and AA Route Planner don't include diversions

Google maps will show you how to get there and where the traffic is bad so you can avoid it. The diversions will be clearly signposted.

JaMa-JoAd · 7 Oct 2014 at 18:28

RobFromTheWood said:
went there about a month ago and the diversion was at j6 you go left onto the a45 and then off at the next exit and back round onto the a45 back towards the airport then off the a45 to the airport as normal

Was it well sign-posted?

RobFromTheWood · 7 Oct 2014 at 18:34

JaMa-JoAd said:
Was it well sign-posted?

yes

JaMa-JoAd · 7 Oct 2014 at 18:35

I will be fine then

Thanks Rob

JaMa-JoAd · 7 Oct 2014 at 18:36

What's the road called I will be looking for as I'm guessing it doesn't say "Airport Diversion" does it lol

Lopéz · 7 Oct 2014 at 19:12

I was there the other day. The diversion just takes you up a length of bypass and back again as one of the slips is closed. Follow the diversion signs and you will be fine.

Edit - the diversion sign says 'Airport' so you can't go far wrong.

Housey · 7 Oct 2014 at 19:42

M1/M42 come off at signs and follow diversions. Instead of going right around the roundabout you go left, down a dual carriageway for 500 yards, off on the slip to roundabout and then come back on yourself which passes you under the M42 junction you came off on. It is really easy, just follow the signs.

JaMa-JoAd · 7 Oct 2014 at 20:07

So I would need to turn left on to A45 Coventry Road, keep left and go left on the round about, on to A452 Chester Road, keep going and then left at the next round about on to B4438?
Just looking on Route Planner now. Don't want to leave it til the last minute and end up getting lost.

benneh · 7 Oct 2014 at 20:23

You're worrying way too much. Follow the standard route, and the diversion is very very clearly signposted. When you start to see the signs, follow them.

(Not meaning to sound patronising there chap, it really is extremely well signposted).

bobbyspangles · 7 Oct 2014 at 20:27

What time do you have to be there? I think I will avoid the M42 on Thursday.

JaMa-JoAd · 7 Oct 2014 at 20:27

benneh said:
You're worrying way too much. Follow the standard route, and the diversion is very very clearly signposted. When you start to see the signs, follow them.

(Not meaning to sound patronising there chap, it really is extremely well signposted).

Thanks. I tend to panic a little when driving long distances and routes change that I'm not familiar with so wanted to plan ahead

Thanks for everyone's help with this

JaMa-JoAd · 7 Oct 2014 at 20:27

bobbyspangles said:
What time do you have to be there? I think I will avoid the M42 on Thursday.

hahaha. Got to be there for 9 so hit the roads at 10ish and you should avoid me haha

Lopéz · 7 Oct 2014 at 21:32

JaMa-JoAd said:
So I would need to turn left on to A45 Coventry Road, keep left and go left on the round about, on to A452 Chester Road, keep going and then left at the next round about on to B4438?
Just looking on Route Planner now. Don't want to leave it til the last minute and end up getting lost.

Follow the damn signs! Enough people have told you already and clearly explained what to do.