Disruption for Lincoln drivers as road repairs begin
The work will be in the Newland area
Last updated 15th Apr 2024
Major roadworks will start in the centre of Lincoln today and will last for the next 7 months.
A huge repairs project will be taking place in the Newland area with some disruption likely.
Lincolnshire County Council told us more details.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “This massive infrastructure project will no doubt cause disruption in Lincoln city centre."
The on-site team will be doing all they can to ensure the works are carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible
"But it’s important to remember that these works are absolutely essential to keeping the city’s road network up and running and that some short-term pain will be outweighed by the benefits the scheme will bring."
“The on-site team will be doing all they can to ensure the works are carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible, without sacrificing the safety of residents, commuters or the workforce.”
Below are the traffic management details that have been confirmed to date:
A 24/7 westbound closure of Newland will be used as needed throughout the project, between Wigford Way and The Avenue, for footway, kerbing, drainage and signal works
The main diversion route for the westbound closure will be via East West Link, Tentercroft Street, Rope Walk and Brayford Way
Vehicles will still be able to travel eastbound along Newland; however, temporary traffic signals will be used as needed.
Vehicles will be able to access Lucy Tower Street and the car park by travelling eastbound along Newland
To minimise disruption to the travelling public and to allow safe working space for the site team, road surfacing works will be carried out at night, between 7pm and 6am (weekday evenings), under a full road closure.
It should deliver smoother journeys as well as reducing the amount of standing water
And, as part of the project, the following improvements will be carried out:
Full reconstruction of the carriageway along Newland, between Mint Street and Carholme Road junction – along with part of Wigford Way, Mint Lane and Lucy Tower Street
Replacing the traffic signals at the Lucy Tower Street/Newland junction and at the Carholme Road/Brayford Way junction
Replacing kerbs and footways that have started to deteriorate
Repair work to the county council’s highways drainage system
Cllr Davies added: “These works will not only result in smoother journeys along Newland and the surrounding area, but they’ll also help alleviate standing water in the area when it rains.
“We’ll also be replacing two of Lincoln’s most-used sets of traffic signals. Not only will the new ones be extra low voltage, meaning a reduced carbon footprint and lower power consumption, but they’ll also include newer detection technology to help ensure the signals keep traffic moving as efficiently as possible.”
For more information about this and other major highways projects, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/majorprojects.