West End Road in Wyberton has been closed today after a sinkhole appeared in the road
LCC has put the closure is in place between London Road and the junction with Chain Bridge Road, this closure is now live and will remain in place to keep road users safe.
Affected routes
The closure is also affecting access to:
- Tytton Lane East
- Wyberton West Road
- Five House Lane
Traffic from these roads is currently being directed to exit via Chain Bridge Road and the A52.
Diversions
A signed diversion route is in place via: B1391 Ralphs Lane / B1392 Holmes Road / A52 and vice versa.
Drivers are asked to follow the diversion signage and allow extra time for their journeys.
What will happen next?
At this stage, it’s too early to say how long the road will need to remain closed, but LCC Highways are onsite and will be gathering the information needed to assess the situation, arranging for specialist engineers to attend the site - planning the necessary investigation work before repairs can begin.
We’ll issue updates as more is known and more information becomes available. Lincolnshire County Council would like to thank residents and road users for their patience while this issue is being dealt with.