UPDATE: Lincolnshire County Council has just announced urgent plans to resurface three major roads in the region, addressing long-standing issues of wear and tear. This significant project aims to enhance road safety and improve transportation for freight and local commuters.
The first project focuses on nearly a mile of the A52 around Leverton, near Boston, a crucial freight route. The resurfacing is set to begin soon, lasting approximately 10 weeks with nighttime closures from 7 PM to 6 AM. The exact start date will be finalized shortly. Councilors emphasized the need for long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes, citing persistent problems with crumbling surfaces and inadequate drainage.
In addition, around a mile of carriageway near the junction of the A17/A151 in Holbeach will also undergo resurfacing over the next 12 weeks. This route has faced numerous complaints regarding road quality, particularly affecting southern Lincolnshire’s freight transport.
The third project includes a 500-meter section of the A6121 Ryhall Road in Stamford, alongside the installation of two new pedestrian crossings. This work is expected to take about seven weeks to complete.
During a meeting on July 28, the highways committee approved these essential projects, pending final consent from the executive member for highways, Councillor Michael Cheyne.
“To patch up or do anything less than full resurface would open ourselves up to having to do further work down the line,”
stated Councillor Ingrid Sheard, emphasizing the necessity of comprehensive repairs.
Moreover, the committee greenlit plans for a new cycleway and improved footpath between Spalding and Pinchbeck. Local Councillor Thomas Sneath highlighted the importance of this development for residents without access to cars, stating,
“In late evenings and early mornings, a lot of people use cycles to get to and from factories. Having a segregated cycleway is the most important factor to keep them safe.”
This route will connect Forge Street in Spalding and Knight Street in Pinchbeck, funded by a £1.8 million government grant originally intended for a different project in Lincoln.
As these projects move forward, residents can expect significant improvements to road safety and accessibility in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for further updates as work begins and timelines are confirmed.
