Long awaited works to rebuild a Spalding roundabout will finally begin in early April.
The work around Halmer Gate roundabout was originnaly scheduled to take place last July, but was then postponed.
The works, which will be carried out in two phases, will start on Monday April 4 for three weeks.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Despite this important project being temporarily postponed last year, we’re really happy to say works are now set to start early next month.
“This scheme will involve fully resurfacing Halmer Gate roundabout along with sections of the roads that connect to it. In fact, over 3,000 tonnes of tarmac and stone will be used during the three-week project.”
The work is to include
Phase 1 – Queens Road and Halmer Gate
- Monday April 4 to Thursday April 14, weekday only, at Halmer Gate roundabout, on Queens Road (from Culpins Close to the roundabout) and on Halmer Gate (from Exeter Drive to the roundabout)
- A combination of single-leg roundabout closures and full roundabout closures will in place as required from 7:30am to 6pm – advanced notice signage will be in place
- Diversion route via C850 Halmer Gate-Church Street / B1173 Church Gate / A16-A1175 roundabout / A16-B1165 roundabout / C850 Low Road, and vice versa (local diversions will also be in place for Queens Road & Albert Street when required)
Phase 2 – Low Road
- Tuesday April 19 to Friday April 22 from the roundabout to Low Fields Avenue
- Road closure on Low Road from 9:30am to 6pm (the roundabout and all other legs, including Halmer Gate, will remain fully open)
- Diversion route via C850 Halmer Gate-Church Street / B1173 Church Gate / A16-A1175 roundabout / A16-B1165 roundabout / C850 Low Road, and vice versa
A spokesman for Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Please note that access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the project.
“Access for residents within the work extents will be maintained wherever possible.
“There may be times when works are being undertaken directly outside of their property but residents will be notified about this in advance.”
Coun Davies continued: “We’ll be doing everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum, including carrying the first phase of the scheme out during the Easter holidays so school buses and people doing the school run aren’t affected by the daytime roundabout closures.
“We expect to have all the works on Halmer Gate and at the roundabout fully wrapped up before school restarts on Tuesday April 19. From then, the team will be moving on to Low Road for four days – but Halmer Gate and roundabout itself will be open at that time.
“When finished, these improvements will make travelling in and around Spalding much safer and more comfortable for all road users.”
Lincolnshire County Council will be carrying out major resurfacing works at Dozens Bank in West Pinchbeck this summer. Details are still being finalised and will be shared closer to the time.
For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.
