New equipment will make the area safer for pedestrians and vehicles
Karen Cassar, assistant director for Highways at Lincolnshire County Council said: “The current signal equipment has reached the end of its operational life and spare parts are becoming obsolete.
“Adjustments are being carried out to bring the crossings up to current standards and the new signal equipment will be extra low voltage which will help to reduce the carbon footprint.
“As part of these road works, three-way temporary signals, temporary pedestrian crossings and a road closure on Castleton Boulevard will be in place 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
“There will inevitably be some disruption during these works, but we will do our best to keep this to a minimum.”
Location of works
The works will be carried out at Roman Bank, Burgh Road, Castleton Boulevard crossroads.
Dates and times
The works will begin on Monday, October 20th and have a scheduled end date of Friday, December 19th. Work times onsite will be from 07.30 to 17.00, subject to suitable weather.
Traffic management
A road closure is required for the duration of the works with a diversion route in place throughout.
Diversion route
The signed diversion route will be; Roman Bank, Lumley Road, Grand Parade, North Parade and vice versa.
NOTE: Castleton Boulevard will be fully closed from a point approx. 35m east of its junction with Roman Bank.
Karen Cassar added: “These works will cost around £450,000 to deliver. All traffic signals equipment will be replaced, and the pedestrian facilities will change from far side to near side indicators. On-crossing detectors, kerbside detectors, audible signals and tactile indicators will also be installed.
“Some traffic islands will be removed, so that straight-across crossings can be installed. This will benefit pedestrians and non-motorised users, as well as making maintenance of the signals safer. It will also make it easier for vehicles turning left onto Roman Bank from Burgh Road.
“The footpath surface, tactile paving, kerbing, ducting, duct chambers and lids will also be replaced. This is a considerable amount of updating and work in the area and, once complete it will make a very real difference to road users and pedestrians alike.
“I would like to thank everyone effected for their patience and understanding whilst we are delivering the programme of work for these crossroads in what is a well-used part of the area.”
For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.