The latest programme of road resurfacing and repair works will begin across Lincolnshire in August, with schemes planned in Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Grantham, Lincoln and Gainsborough
Between August 5 and September 30, Lincolnshire County Council will resurface a number of residential roads and carry out repairs to damaged concrete sections. The scheme reaches across the county and will help to improve driving conditions and reduce the need for more significant maintenance in the future.
Cllr David East, Executive Member for Highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: "People tell us time and again that the condition of local roads matters to them, which is why we're continuing to invest in improvements like these across the county.
"While many of these type of roads are still structurally sound, resurfacing them now helps prevent further deterioration and means we can avoid more extensive repairs later on.
"I know roadworks can be frustrating, particularly when closures are needed, but these are improvements that will make a real difference to the people who use these roads every day. I'd like to thank residents for their patience while the work is carried out."
The roads included in the programme are:
- Skegness: Beresford Avenue, Beresford Crescent, Beresford Close, Beckett Close and Briar Way
- Boston: Somersby Way and Witham Gardens
- Spalding: Knipe Avenue
- Grantham: Rosemary Crescent and Granta Crescent
- Lincoln: Westbrooke Road
- Gainsborough: Newlands
- Snelland: Airfield Lane
It’s a complicated job to improve the concrete roads and will involve replacing the top layer of the carriageway and carrying out repairs to the damaged slabs where needed.
Most work will take place between 7.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, although works on Westbrooke Road in Lincoln will be carried out overnight between 8pm and 6am.
Road closures and signed diversion routes will be in place while individual schemes are being completed. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained wherever it is safe and practical to do so.
In some locations, replacement concrete will need time to cure before roads can reopen. This means sections of carriageway may remain fenced off for a short period after work has been completed. Residents directly affected will be contacted separately with further information.
Once the schemes are finished, road users can expect smoother surfaces, improved skid resistance and a reduction in traffic noise.