Grantham Southern Relief Road - September 2026 update

Grantham Southern Relief Road Bridge Installation - August 2026

An overview of progress on the Grantham Southern Relief Road project.

What we achieved in August

 

West side of site

  • Completed assembly of the superstructure, ready to commence Shunt 3
  • Continued assembly of access gantry
  • Started Shunt 3, covering 25 metres from pier 2 to pier 3
  • Removal of temporary work supports at pier 3 
  • Pier 4 installation of temporary works for launch

East side of site

  • Street lighting connection works 

What's happening in September

 

West side of site

  • Continue shunt 3 across East Coast Mainline through to Pier 4
  • Commence removal of launch equipment in launch area
  • Complete assembly of access gantry

East side of site

  • Pier 4 monitoring installation
  • Removal of temporary work supports at pier 4 
  • Install Launch temporary works to Pier 5

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • Lane restrictions around the B1174 Roundabout to facilitate the construction of the haul route and access into site

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • N/A

Published: 1st September 2026