Woolram Wygate is to close for just short of two months as part of the next phase of works on Pinchbeck Road in Spalding.
The one way system will also be moved further north when phase three of the Active Travel scheme begins in ‘early September’.
That’s when Woolram Wygate will be completely closed ‘until late October’.
The works that aim to improve cycleways and walkways between Pinchbeck and Spalding have seen phase one fall behind, but Lincolnshire County Council say the planned four phases of work are all still due to be completed on time.
The county council also say that its confident Park Road, which is meant to be used as the diversion for the Woolram Wygate closure, will be open by then. It’s currently closed for works until September 4.
The one way system will be in operation northbound from north of Park Road and a diversion via Pinchbeck Road / Spalding Road / Wardentree Lane / A16 / Holbeach Road / West Elloe.
The county council say that work is making ‘good progress’.
Coun David East, executive member for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “It’s great to see this important scheme continuing to make good progress.
“These improvements are all about giving people more choice in how they travel. By creating safer and more attractive routes for walking, wheeling, and cycling, we’re making it easier for people to travel between Spalding and Pinchbeck without always needing to use the car.
“Projects like this help improve everyday journeys, encourage healthier lifestyles and support our local communities by making it easier to access schools, shops, workplaces and other key destinations. They also complement our wider investment in Lincolnshire’s transport network by providing better connections for everyone.”
“We appreciate that these works will cause some temporary disruption, but they’re essential to delivering long-term improvements that will benefit local residents for many years to come.
“Our teams are working hard to complete each phase as quickly and safely as possible, and we’d like to thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding while the improvements are carried out.”
Coun Ingrid Sheard, county councillor for Spalding Elloe, said: “I know the current works have been frustrating for residents, particularly with our active travel improvements taking place alongside utility works in the area, so I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding.
“I am working closely with our highways team to ensure all on-site signage is as clear as possible to ensure people know the best route possible where works are happening. In the meantime, I want to assure everyone affected that the project team is doing all they can to complete each phase as quickly and safely as possible.
“These works will be well worth it when finished later this year. Our end goal is to provide safer walking and cycling routes for our community, leading to healthier lifestyles, less traffic and better connections between Spalding and Pinchbeck.”
More details and updates are here.
