
Works to replace worn out carriageway on the A151 Dozens Bank in West Pinchbeck will start in late July.
Dozens Bank works extended by a week due to unexpected issues on-site - 08/08/2022
The works are now expected to be complete at the end of w/c 15th August (subject to weather and other unexpected circumstances).
Karen Cassar, assistant director for highways, said: “Although the team is continuing to work hard to have the works complete as soon as possible, a number of unexpected issues on-site mean that works will now be complete at the end of w/c 15th August.
“The issues we’ve encountered include weaker ground than expected in some areas, which has meant deeper excavations and more stone and other materials that need to be laid before can we lay tarmac.
“The underground steel mesh is also closer to the road surface than expected in some areas which has meant we’ve had to manually remove the road surface instead of planing it out.
“Despite the ground surveys and other pre-works we carry, these sorts of issues often don’t rear their head until we’re on-site working – but please rest assured that we’re doing everything we can to finish our improvements at Dozens Bank as efficiently as possible.”
Postponed Dozens Bank improvements set to start in July - 01/07/2022
The start date for the project is Monday 25 July, with the scheme expected to last for up to three weeks (subject to weather).
As part of the project, a full 24/7 closure of Dozens Bank will be in place from Crown Hall Farm to Lake Ross Caravan Park.
The diversion route for the closure will be via A151 to Bourne / A15 to Market Deeping roundabout / A1175 to A1175-A16 Applegreen roundabout / A16 to A16-A151 roundabout / A151 to West Pinchbeck, and vice versa. A local diversion will also be in place for Clay Drove.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Although we had to postpone this important project last year, I’m really glad to say works to improve Dozens Bank are now planned to start next month.
"This will involve removing the current carriageway and replacing it with 1,600 tonnes of tarmac and stone.
"When finished, these improvements will make travelling the A151 much safer and more comfortable for all road users."
The county council carried out temporary repairs to Dozens Bank in October 2022 to resume two-way movement and it easier for people to get around.
For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.