The B1517 in Sleaford is set to be reconstructed this summer as part of a wider scheme to improve safety and road conditions.
Cllr David East, executive member for highways, said: “This important scheme is part of our 2026 Strategic Road Surfacing programme and will address deteriorating road conditions on a key route through Sleaford, helping to improve safety for all users.
“As well as rebuilding the road here, this important project will include upgrades to the traffic lights at South Gate and Grantham Road, along with the construction of a new puffin crossing near the London Road junction. This will not only bring the signals here into the modern era, but also help traffic flow more smoothly through the area.
“By combining road rebuilding with upgrades to crossings and traffic lights, we’re taking a comprehensive approach that will benefit both motorists and pedestrians for years to come.
“Working in a co-ordinated way like this not only saves us money, allowing further reinvestment into other parts of the road network, but it also minimises disruption by reducing the need for multiple visits to the same location.”
Cllr Steve Clegg, county councillor for Sleaford, said: “The condition of Grantham Road has been a long-standing concern for residents, and I know many people will be pleased to see these much-needed works finally getting underway. I’d like to thank everyone for their patience while we’ve worked to bring this scheme forward.
“The highways team will be working hard to deliver these improvements, using over 8,000 tonnes of road-building materials as part of the scheme.
“Once complete, people will notice a significant improvement in the quality of their journeys in and out of town, with a safer, smoother and more reliable road surface.”
Dates and timeframes
Monday 13 July for up to ten weeks
Location of works
A15, from A15/B1517 Sleaford roundabout to the South Gate/Boston Road junction in town
Traffic management
A combination of phased daytime road closures (from 7am to 6pm) and phased night-time road closures (6pm to 4am) will be in place for the duration of the project, weekdays only.
The level crossing at Southgate will also be closed to vehicular traffic throughout the project.
Please note that local bus services will be affected by the roadworks. Details will be shared by the bus operator once finalised.
Diversion route
- Travelling south to north on the A15: via Holdingham Roundabout and Lincoln Road into Sleaford town centre
- Travelling north to south on the A15: via Holdingham Roundabout and Lincoln Road into Sleaford town centre
- Travelling from the west: via the A17 and Boston Road into Sleaford
- Travelling from the east (Grantham Road): via the A15 northbound to Holdingham Roundabout, or via the A17 to Holdingham Roundabout then Lincoln Road
Access for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Cllr East added: “This project is part of the county’s council’s £12 million investment into maintaining Lincolnshire’s most strategically important roads and ensuring they remain safe and resilient for all users.
“Improving Lincolnshire’s road network is my top priority, so I want to thank anyone affected by these roadworks for bearing with us as we work towards achieving that goal.”
This scheme is 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. Among the road being improved this financial year are the A15, A151, A57, A1031, A606 and B1174 – key routes that carry the highest traffic volumes and are vital for connecting communities, businesses and economic centres across the county.
For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.