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West Approach Road bridge maintenance on the section between Roseburn Street and Dundee Street
3 phases of work through September with the on-ramp from Dundee Street closed throughout 👇
Details of Lothian Buses' diversions (for phase 1) at
#edintravel
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Before we get too busy to say it, a hat-tip from the team here to everyone who's working hard to keep the rest of us on the move today. Bus and train drivers, engineers, gritting crews, first responders, emergency crews...oh, and all the Twitter peeps doing travel news :)
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The Queen's coffin will leave St Giles' Cathedral at 4.30pm on Tuesday 13 September and travel to Edinburgh airport.
The route will be Johnston Terrace - Castle Terrace - Lothian Road - Queensferry Street - Queensferry Road - Maybury Road - Turnhouse Road.
#edintravel
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As Operation Unicorn draws to a close, work is underway to return Edinburgh to a degree of normality and roads will be reopened over the next 24-36hrs.
It's been a privilege to have played a small part in the events of the last few days.
Back to 🚧 and 🚦 tomorrow I think... ^J
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Happy Birthday ol' girl - opened 4th March 1890 and still as awe-inspring as ever!
#forthbridge
http://t.co/LSivy97AAw
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Following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, a number of ceremonial events will take place in Edinburgh.
Several road closures are in place now with more to follow over the coming days.
Please check for the latest information.
#edintravel
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We hope you'll permit us a small digression from travel news for a quick announcement on behalf of 1/3 of the Edintravel team...
Congratulations ^N (and ^R!) 😀
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Oops, we overlooked this in all the drama! Happy March everyone...
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Nothing says "drama" like a spike in Twitter activity! We've gained 1500 followers in the last 36 hours and yesterday's tweets were viewed nearly 700k times. Thank you for your continued support - your updates and retweets are very much appreciated.
#edintravel
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Oh my days. My 11yr old daughter just produced these for mid-morning snack.
Crumbed and lightly fried Babybel.
She even made her own breadcrumbs👩🍳😮
Not sure I want to ever go back to the office...
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Morning everyone. Apologies for late start. We've not made it to the control room yet so tweets from home for the time being. Will collate as much info as we can find and bring you up to speed ASAP. Best advice - don't travel!
#edintravel
^J
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Today, the
#Edintravel
team are juggling a pregnancy, a partner in hospital, kids off school and very little public transport! We’ll be online all day and will keep you updated as best we can but probably won’t get to the control room for a while...
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Well, tomorrow's the first day of our 10th year on Twitter.
66k tweets, 51k followers and 3 babies since we started, it's been quite a journey so far!
Your support has been immense, thank you for following, updating and retweeting.
Onwards and upwards... ^JJ&N
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Morning everyone.
Heavy rain and strong winds today. I know it's winter but hands up who's had enough wind and rain?
Who do we need to speak to about getting some *proper* winter weather...?
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Following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, a number of ceremonial events will take place in Edinburgh over the coming days.
In preparation, several road closures and bus diversions are in place.
More details:
#edintravel
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The annual Taxi Outing sets off from the zoo at 10 tomorrow morning, catch them along the A8, The Mound, down the Royal Mile then out to East Lothian via London Road and Portobello High Street... 🎈🔫🎈🔫🎈🔫
THE annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing is returning to East Lothian tomorrow (Tuesday), as cabs decorated with balloons and drivers in fancy dress head through the county. 👇 Full story
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Not much to report on the travel front for the time being.
Control room chat this evening is some TV show reminiscing, prompted by footage of the Alexander Brothers.
This chap seems to be high on the list of fondly remembered shows...
Suspect we're giving away our ages!
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'Snow Friday night already!? Signing off but saying a massive THANKS for all your help keeping us in the loop today from the aftermath of
#BeastFromTheEast
- and and even more 👍👏🙌 for all workers, emergency responders still working hard to get things back on track.
^N + ^J
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Morning all. ICYMI
◾Next update from
@on_lothianbuses
is 9am
◾Amber to be downgraded at 10 am
◾ Don't go rushing for your cat at 10am though! 😊
#edintravel
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We're going to call it a night folks. Conditions remain poor so don't travel if you don't have to.
Your updates have been invaluable today so, as ever, thank you for keeping in touch.
We'll be back online from 7am tomorrow and in the office as soon as we can safely get there.
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A welcome update on the longest-running item on our travel disruptions list...
The Water of Leith walkway between Sunbury Bridge and Dean Path has reopened following completion of landslip repairs.
#edintravel
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Good morning from the Edintravel team.
Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen, ceremonial activities will be taking place in Edinburgh over the coming days.
In preparation, a number of roads are closed, please visit
#edintravel
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We've sent 300 tweets in the last week (not including retweets) and they've been viewed just over 2 million times.
If you've been busy updating public transport websites and social media while the
#BeastFromTheEast
was with us - a heartfelt thank you from all of us here :)
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Wow. Can't believe this shot was just hours ago this morning!
Overnight team captured the stunning but brief sunrise this morning 😍 Then the rain arrived to ruin Tuesday!
#ForthBridge
@ScotRail
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A hat-tip to everyone involved in dealing with difficult circumstances today, esp
@trafficscotland
@SETrunkRoads
&
@forthroadbridge
teams.
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In these strange times of social distancing, self-isolation and remote working, keeping in touch online is more important than ever.
There's not much travel news just now but we're here all day, even if you just need someone to interact with.
This is
#socialmedia
after all :)
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😮
BREAKING - It's official. Edinburgh is currently experiencing its warmest day on record with the temperature hitting 31.2C at 3pm! Previous record in the city was 30C set in 1975.
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That’s us for today!
Tweeting resumes from 7am tomorrow. Safe travels and thank you for follows, RTs and updates.
For further updates tonight follow
@trafficscotland
@on_lothianbuses
@policescotland
Travel disruption likely tomorrow morning
#edintravel
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Our thoughts are with everyone involved in this afternoon's collision at King's Road junction.
Porty High Street and Sir Harry Lauder Road remain closed as we sign off for today.
Stay safe, we'll be back with you tomorrow morning.
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It's been a record day for us on Twitter with well 400,000 views of our tweets. Massive thanks for all the updates, retweets and new follows today.
#StormAli
#edintravel
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That's us for today! We will be back tomorrow morning from 7am.
Must dash, I'm needed upstairs to read the bedtime story😬
#workingfromhome
#edintravel
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One of the problems with
#workingfromhome
is that not everyone respects the seating arrangements. I only went for a coffee.
There are some positives though, I'm sure...
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Morning everyone, happy Friday 😁
We're back for another day of (mainly bad) news. Please remember that the news team aren't actually responsible for the things we tweet about, we just share them to try and help you on your journey.
Have a good day and travel safely.
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🎵 The sun has got his hat on, hip-hip-hip-hooray....🎵
Oh, hang on, wrong song...
🎵 Do you wanna build a snowman...?🎵
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The expected route of Her Majesty's cortege will be into Edinburgh on the A90, across Dean Bridge to the West End, up Castle Terrace and then down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
#edintravel
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West Approach Road - the bridge maintenance works at Morrison Street are due to finish today (based on the last update received here).
Hope you like the new design...
#edintravel
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Bypass now closed BOTH ways at Dreghorn due to flooding⛔️
Long delays on all surrounding roads of
#A720
continue. Many of these also affected by flooding.
#edintravel
@SETrunkRoads
@edintravel
UPDATE❗ ⌚17:33
🛣️
#A720
Dreghorn
⛔CLOSED in both directions due to flooding affecting the carriageway
🚘 Traffic heavy on the approach all the way back from Sheriffhall- Approx 50 minute delay
Approx 30 minute delay Eastbound❗
@SETrunkRoads
@edintravel
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Queensferry Road, Glasgow Road and Calder Road all moving well this morning.
On a separate note...
My son is getting PlayDoh out!
#beigecolours
#workingfromhome
#edintravel
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Flooding on A90 at Cramond Brig - long delays on all approaches.
#edintravel
#RHStravel
If you are travelling home now from
#RHS2016
traffic will be a bit busier on all exit roads. Drive safely.
#RHStravel
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Her Majesty The Queen’s cortege route for today Sunday 11th September:
The cortege will enter Edinburgh from Fife by the Queensferry Crossing (originally expected at approximately 3.30pm but probably a little later now) and will head into the City along the A90.
#edintravel
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Saturday 13th July from 12pm - Road closures
Heart of Midlothian 150th Anniversary Parade
#edintravel
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Good morning! Jon on tweets today, rested and recharged* after a wee holiday.
Have a great day, keep in touch if it's safe to tweet.
*Not true. We have a new puppy. I'm knackered!
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The Queen's coffin will leave St Giles' Cathedral at 4.30pm today and travel to Edinburgh airport.
The route will be Johnston Terrace - Castle Terrace - Lothian Road - Queensferry Street - Queensferry Road - Maybury Road - Turnhouse Road.
#edintravel
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Morning all. Hands up if you'd like an easier commute than yesterday morning!
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Good morning. What a time to be up on a Bank Holiday Monday!
If you're heading out to work to do something that's keeping the rest of us going through "this", give us a wave. We salute you.
Everyone else, please only make essential journeys. 🌈
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Congratulations to Hibs - bringing the Scottish Cup back to
#Edinburgh
!
We'll be tweeting traffic news tomorrow during the victory parade.
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No really, it's the 10th of *July*...
With you til 7pm with roadworks and travel news. Updates welcome but don't tweet and drive please :)
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So many icons lost in 2016..
#CarrieFisher
my own + many people's childhood hero
As one tweet said, "Help us, 2017. You're our only hope" !
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Have a safe and happy Hogmanay everyone, and best wishes for 2019 from all the team here. We'll be back on Thursday 3rd January from 7am.
#edintravel
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Wherever possible, please avoid parking on already-cleared main/priority roads as this is reducing the width of the road and significantly restricting the ability of gritters and ploughs to get through. Thank you :)
#edintravel
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Well, we're into the final hour of Edintravel for this decade!
At the start of the 2010s, this service was just a twinkle in our eye. We've come a long way and will take this opportunity to thank everyone who's helped, followed and tweeted us on our journey.
#onwardsandupwards
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A90 Quality Street update 👇
We've been updated the contractor carrying out unauthorised work this morning was Scottish Power
As soona as we were aware, they were instructed to remove themselves from site.
They have been issued a 'FPN' Fixed Penalty Notice.
#edintravel
All citybound A90 delays have now eased. The work at Quality Street has been moved.
We'll update details about who/what work it was later today.
#edintravel
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Morning all. First shift for me after a long stint in mum land. Nothing out of the ordinary to report ( other than i am drinking an actual hot cup of tea) 😌 Get in touch if there's a road issue! ^N
#edintravel
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It's the final weekend of Edi school holidays so expect anywhere with a shoe shop to be busy. Half term is Oct 17th, if you're interested!
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That's me for today.
A very happy Christmas from all the team here!
Stay safe, whatever you're up to. We'll be back 9am Monday 28th Dec.
#edintravel
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Queensferry Road *UPDATE*
We have just been informed that the contraflow west of Clermiston junction will be removed tomorrow morning (Friday 18th)
#edintravel
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Well, that's another week signed off!
I'll leave you with this image from my shopping trip on Thursday. That's Thursday the 10th of September.
Only 105 more sleeps apparently.
See you Monday 🤨
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Morning everyone. First wee cold snap of winter '17 and there's definitely some of this around....
Mind how you go.
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Good Morning
Nothing to report at the moment. If you see something we should be sharing, drop us a line. Please don't tweet if you're driving.
We will try our best to keep you up to date, right after Peppa Pig!
#workingfromhome
#whereisthehashkeyonamac
#edintravel
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Good morning
#Edinburgh
. Terrible news from
#Manchester
- our thoughts and prayers with everyone affected by last night's events.
#StaySafe
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Snow ! ❄️❄️ ❄️
Certainly in the east of the city right now up to around Meadowbank and also in the south + west of the city I believe.
Mind how you go…
#edintravel
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Righto, that's me on my holibags.
We're single-crewed for the next 2 weeks so please allow for some gaps in service, particularly on Mondays and Fridays. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience.
Have a great weekend, the other J will be here from 7am on *Tuesday*
^Jon
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Morning everyone, Jon back for another week of good news.
Oh, wait, this is the travel information desk. Sorry.
PS. The messenger is not accountable for the quality of the news😉
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Well that's been a day and a half. I'm off for a wee lie down...
Have a nice evening, ^N's here in the morning.
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Sandport Place ⛔️ - Leith Connections
Sandport Place will close permanently from Monday 22nd May.
Coburg Street will also close from Wednesday 24th May. Access will remain for motor vehicles from North Junction Street.
More info at 👉
#edintravel
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Traffic's "relatively light", we said.
We may have understated the situation...
South Gyle Broadway, 5.30pm. This is normally nose-to-tail with traffic making for the City Bypass and the M8.
Cc
@edintravel
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City centre demonstration, Saturday 14th July. Significant road closures, please expect travel disruption and plan your journey in advance.
#edintravel
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Hi all 👋 N here.
It's the annual Taxi outing today.
Taxi's leave the Zoo at 10am then Princes Street for around 10.20, the Mound, High Street, London Road, Portobello Road, Porty High Street by 10.50ish.
Musselburgh Luca's for between 11.10 and 11.40.
🚕🎈🍦
#edintravel
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Morning all. Stand down on the ark project - the rain's stopped. It might even be sunny later...
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Not too much in the way of new roadworks today.. so here's a sunset pic i took last night instead!
Anyone else got any sunset 🌅 offerings?
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We're here to help folks, and to keep you as informed as possible, but just a reminder that this wee team doesn't arrange the roadworks :)
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Must say, I'm rather missing our CCTV access but I'm sure
@trafficscotland
won't mind me pinching a snapshot of the City Bypass.
Even on a Friday, it's usually busy here...
#edintravel
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Please refer to information at ahead of events taking place in the coming days.
The current road closures are shown below, further restrictions are expected later this afternoon.
Please allow plenty of time if you're travelling today.
#edintravel
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Morning, N with you today. Slightly warmer today but please please drive carefully as some reports of icy back roads this morn.
And guess what? We're only one week away from the days getting longer again! 👌
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That's all from me for 2018! The other ^J will be here tomorrow, we're offline Tues and Wed and all back to normal on Thurs 3rd.
Huge thanks for following, updating and retweeting this year.
Have a safe and happy Hogmanay and best wishes to all for 2019. ^Jon
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Morning all. Tuesday's highlight is the 72nd Edinburgh Taxi Trade Kids' Outing, sets off from the zoo around 10am, through town and out to Eastfield. Give them a toot if you see them!
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Queensferry Road - very happy to report that both westbound lanes are currently *open* between Drum Brae North and Barnton junction.
#edintravel
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Morning! Keep in touch with any travel news (good *or* bad!) & we'll pass on the details.
#donttweetanddrive
tho :)
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These are the main road closures in place today for events to mark the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Further closures will be installed over the coming days, we will provide updates in due course.
#edintravel
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We'll sign off for this week with a heartfelt thank you to every frontline key worker helping us all get through the situation we find ourselves in.
Stay safe everyone, and
#stayhome
except for essential journeys, we intend to be back on Monday morning!
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Hi all, Jon here 'til 3ish.
The kids put that Joe Wicks on by themselves this morning. And did the workout!
By the end of this crisis I'll maybe have them house trained...
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Morning all. Jon taking over 'til 3pm.
As you can see, the boss is here so I'll need to be on my best behaviour...
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Morning all, Jon taking over 'til 3pm.
Massive thanks to all the key workers helping us through this time. Drivers moving people and vital goods around, care workers, retail workers, postal workers, bin emptiers...**
We'd be stymied without you!
** NOT an exhaustive list :)
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Traffic's really busy right across Edinburgh and as you might reasonably expect, retail areas are particularly popular.
Unless you're walking or cycling, your journey will almost certainly take longer than usual today.
#packasnack
we say...
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Hats off and a well-earned
#FF
to
@on_lothianbuses
- control room staff have done a sterling job this morning in challenging conditions :)
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It feels odd reporting travel news whilst reinforcing the
#stayathome
message.
But our info isn't just for commuters.
The emergency services need to know about roadworks.
And we feed into INRIX who provide travel bulletins for many local & national radio stations
#edintravel
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Princes Street tram stop is extremely busy.
Drivers - please take extra care through the Mound / Hanover Street junction.
Swifties - please don't queue on the road, marshals are there to keep you right :)
#edintravel
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