Significant works to upgrade one of Lincoln’s busiest sets of traffic signals and reconstruct the surrounding carriageway will begin this summer.
Cllr David East, executive councillor for highways, said: “The traffic signals at University Roundabout are among the busiest in Lincoln, and this route generally plays a key role in connecting residential areas, businesses, the university, public transport links, retail destinations and the city centre.
“The equipment here is now nearly 30 years old and due an upgrade. As part of these works, we’ll be installing modern kit that uses overhead sensors and infrared radar to help traffic move more efficiently and improve journey reliability for everyone travelling through the area.
“This project is about far more than replacing old infrastructure. It’s about future-proofing one of Lincoln’s key gateways and ensuring people can continue moving safely and reliably around the city for decades to come.”
While on site, the team will also carry out the following works:
- Replacing the traffic signals at the Tritton Road / Beevor Street junction
- Reconstructing the carriageway at University Roundabout and along Rope Walk / Tritton Road
- Improving facilities for pedestrians and cyclists on Tritton Road, including safer crossing points and better connections at Valentine Road and Coulson Road
- Cleaning the existing drainage system while on site
- Installing a new section of footway/cycleway between the Holiday Inn and nearby student accommodation at University Roundabout, helping provide a safer and more attractive route for walking, wheeling and cycling
Cllr East added: “As part of the road reconstruction works, we’ll be laying more than 9,000 tonnes of new surfacing to improve the carriageway for another 20 to 30 years.
“Carrying out this work now helps us avoid more disruptive emergency repairs in the future, while also reducing long-term maintenance costs for taxpayers.
“The improvements for pedestrians and cyclists are equally important, helping encourage active travel by creating safer and more convenient connections.
“This is a major scheme, so works will be carried out in phases to help minimise disruption as much as possible.
“The project has also been coordinated alongside the Yarborough Hill embankment improvements and uses the same contractor. This allows us to better align traffic management, reduce disruption for the public and achieve better value for money through efficiencies and economies of scale.
“Together with the recently completed Bailgate improvements and other planned works across Lincoln, these schemes form part of a wider programme aimed at making travel in and around the city safer, smoother and more reliable for everyone.”
Dates and timeframes
Monday 22 June for up to thirteen weeks
Location of works
From just east of the Brayford Wharf East/Rope Walk junction to just past the Tritton Road/Morrisons junction
Traffic management
The following traffic management will be in place during the project:
- 24/7 temporary traffic signals and lane closures in the area as needed throughout the project
- Phased night-time road closures between the Brayford Wharf East/Rope Walk junction and just past the Tritton Road/Morrisons junction, as needed throughout the project, from 8pm to 6am on weekday evenings only
- Please note that this whole section of road will not be closed all at once
- Access for residents and emergency services will be maintained throughout the works
Night-time road closure phasing
- Phase 1 – Monday 29 June until early July
- University Junction to Brayford Wharf East & St Marks Street –
- Phase 2 – early July to mid-July
- Rope Walk gyratory to University Junction
- Phase 3 –mid-July to late July
- Brayford Way to Rope Walk gyratory
- Phase 4 – late July to early August
- Rope Walk to Ruston Way junction
- Phase 5 – early August to mid-August
- Beevor Street to The Sidings
- Phase 6 – mid-August to late August
- Beevor Street to Rope Walk Roundabout junction
- Phase 7 – late August to early September
- Tritton Road to Beevor Street junction
- Phase 8 – early September to mid-September
- Tritton Road to Beevor Street junction / Centaur Road junction
Please note that these timeframes are subject to change. Variable messaging signs will be installed on-site displaying up-to-date information about the exact dates of each phase.
Diversion route
A series of four local diversion routes will be in use as needed throughout the works.
- Diversion Route 1 – Dixon Street / High Street, and vice versa
- Diversion Route 2 – Brayford Way / Newland / Mint Street / Silver Street / Broadgate / Melville Street / Pelham Bridge / Canwick Road / Kesteven Street / Tentercroft Street / St Mark Street
- Diversion Route 3 – St Mark Street / Tentercroft Street / Cross Street / Portland Street / Pelham Bridge / Melville Street / Broadgate / Clasketgate / Corporation Street / West Parade / The Avenue / Carholme Road / Brayford Way
- Diversion Route 4 – Ruston Way / Poplar Avenue / Beevor Street / Centaur Road
This scheme forms part of a £12 million programme focused on maintaining the county’s key strategic routes and ensuring they remain safe and reliable for everyone who uses them. These roads are vital for keeping people and goods moving across Lincolnshire, supporting communities, businesses, education, healthcare, emergency access and economic growth.
For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.