Stamford Town Bridge survey work announced

Water street diversion route

Sunday March 9 will see 4-way lights and Water Street closure while radar investigation happens.

Richard Davies, executive member for Highways at LCC, said: “We will carry out some essential waterproofing maintenance on Stamford Town Bridge this summer. Prior to that, our expert crew need to get a very clear idea of the inner parts of the bridge and the best way to do that is with ground penetrating radar.

“By using the equipment, it means that we will have a very accurate account of how the structure is holding up, and exactly what needs to be done to maintain it.”

Location of works

The works will be carried out at Stamford Town Bridge with a road closure in place during the works on Water Street.

Dates and times

The radar works will be carried out on Sunday March 9. Work times onsite will be from 07.00 to 17.00, subject to suitable weather. 

Traffic management

For traffic crossing the bridge on the Sunday, a set of 4-way temporary traffic lights will be in place. Because of the nature of the work being carried out, a road closure is also required on Water Street for the Sunday.

Diversion route

The signed diversion route, using like-for-like roads, will be; Water Street / Barnack Road (B1443) / High Street St. Martin’s (A1175) and vice versa.

Cllr Davies added: “These works have been scheduled for the Sunday to help minimise traffic disruption as much as possible.

“Open access to properties and the use of footpaths will be maintained throughout the duration of the day-long radar works as much as possible, and we will ensure that the 4-way lights will only be active during the works. As soon as our team has completed its surveying, we will take down all traffic control as quickly as possible.

“Ultimately, this day of radar working on the bridge will give us a high level of necessary information that will ensure the summer works on the structure are carried out to their fullest and leave the iconic part of our county in good shape for many years to come.

“I would like to thank everyone effected for their patience and understanding whilst we are getting the radar work at Stamford Town Bridge carried out across the day.”

For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.

Published: 4th February 2025