Lincoln Eastern Bypass update – On-site works continuing to progress

Lincoln Eastern Bypass

Works to build Lincoln's new bypass are continuing forward.

What we achieved in March

  • Installed new kerbs, footpaths and surfacing at St Augustine Road / Hawthorn Road junction
  • Continued earthworks and drainage installation for new Washingborough Road roundabout
  • Continued filter drain installation between Sleaford Road and Lincoln Road
  • Completed street lighting and final drainage works at Sleaford Road roundabout
  • Completed and backfilled construct bases for Greetwell footbridge, and progressed east wall
  • Continued deck and wing wall works for River Witham Viaduct
  • Carried out deck works for South Delph footbridge
  • Completed structural works for Lincoln Road underpass
  • Continued abutment and wing wall works for Bloxholm Lane footbridge
  • Continued post-excavation archaeological reporting

What's happening in April

  • Begin drainage installation between Wragby Road and Greetwell Road
  • Continue earthworks and drainage installation for new Washingborough Road roundabout
  • Continue filter drain installation and raising gullies between Sleaford Road and Lincoln Road
  • Commence drainage works between Washingborough Road and Heighington Road
  • Carry out final kerbing works at Sleaford Road roundabout
  • Fabricate permanent parapets for Hawthorn Road footbridge
  • Complete east abutment; progress east wing walls and west abutment; and fabricate metal bridge deck for Greetwell footbridge
  • Complete decking concrete pours and continued wing wall, parapet and rebar works for River Witham Viaduct
  • Continue abutment works for South Delph footbridge
  • Continue abutment and wing wall works and fabricate metal bridge deck for Bloxholm Lane footbridge
  • Continue post-excavation archaeological reporting

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • Weekend road closures on Sleaford Road from:
    - 7pm on Friday 24 April to 6am on Monday 27 April
    - 7pm on Friday 1 May to 6am on Monday 4 May
    - 7pm on Friday 15 May to 6am on Monday 18 May

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • Full 24/7 closure of Washingborough Road and Hawthorn Road
  • Full 24/7 closure of Bloxholm Lane and Greetwell Fields Lane
  • Temporary speed restrictions on Heighington Road, Greetwell Road, Lincoln Road and Sleaford Road
  • Temporary 200m path diversion on the Sustrans route along the River Witham
  • Temporary two-way traffic signals at B1188 Lincoln Road roundabout until Thursday 7 May

*Please note this information is accurate as of the time of publication

Published: 1st April 2020