Work happening ahead of the Lincoln 10k race
Jonathan Evans, Head of Highway Client at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “These works are necessary along Newport to ensure that the route remains safe and reliable for all who use it.
“The original work programme was meant to take three nights of work, but we have been able to put more crews on this to mean it will now take one night instead.”
Location of works
The works cover multiple pothole patching areas along the full length of Newport between the Lincoln bypass and Newport Arch with around 600m² of carriageway will be repaired.
Dates and times
The works will take place overnight on Thursday 5 March, with crews working from 8pm to 6am. Thanks to additional teams being secured, the programme has been condensed from three nights into a single night to minimise disruption.
Traffic management
A full road closure will be in place for the duration of the works and no formal diversion route will be signed. Instead, advanced warning signs have been installed at key locations, including; bypass roundabout entrance to Newport, the southern end of Newport, Rasen Lane junction with Newport and the Broadway junction with Newport.
These signs alert drivers to the closure, with local traffic expected to navigate alternative routes using surrounding streets. Access for residents will be maintained throughout. Crews will assist anyone needing to enter or leave the area during the work programme, where possible.
Jonathan Evans added: “The repairs will provide a smoother, safer and more durable road surface for all users and these improvements will also support two major upcoming events, the Lincoln 10k and The Lincoln Grand Prix, helping ensure that both can take place safely in April and May.
“By completing the works in a single night, we are significantly reducing the level of disruption for residents and road users. Our teams will be working efficiently throughout the night to deliver these improvements as quickly and safely as possible. I would like to thank everyone affected for their patience and understanding while we deliver this road improvement to Newport in Lincoln.”
For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.